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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.72, 2,476.14 and 625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.72, 2,476.14 and 625.48 is: 937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.72 : 2,476.14 = 625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.72/2,476.14 = 625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.72x = 2,476.14 × 625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.72x = 1,548,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,776.05/1,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.67

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