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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.47, 2,477.98 and 625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.47, 2,477.98 and 625.75 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.47 : 2,477.98 = 625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.47/2,477.98 = 625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.47x = 2,477.98 × 625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.47x = 1,550,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,595.99/1,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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