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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.37, 2,498.12 and 625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.37, 2,498.12 and 625.27 is: 937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.37 : 2,498.12 = 625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.37/2,498.12 = 625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.37x = 2,498.12 × 625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.37x = 1,561,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,999.49/1,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.93

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