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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.94, 2,498.22 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.94, 2,498.22 and 625.62 is: 938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.94 : 2,498.22 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.94/2,498.22 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.94x = 2,498.22 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.94x = 1,562,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,936.40/1,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.17

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