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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.58, 2,498.72 and 625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.58, 2,498.72 and 625.56 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.58 : 2,498.72 = 625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.58/2,498.72 = 625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.58x = 2,498.72 × 625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.58x = 1,563,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,099.28/1,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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