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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.91, 2,497.64 and 625.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.91, 2,497.64 and 625.00 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.91 : 2,497.64 = 625.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.91/2,497.64 = 625.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.91x = 2,497.64 × 625.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.91x = 1,561,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,012.51/1,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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