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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.16, 2,241.42 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.16, 2,241.42 and 925.76 is: 1,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.16 : 2,241.42 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.16/2,241.42 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.16x = 2,241.42 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.16x = 2,075,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,016.98/1,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.59

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