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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.25, 2,241.48 and 925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.25, 2,241.48 and 925.64 is: 1,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.25 : 2,241.48 = 925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.25/2,241.48 = 925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.25x = 2,241.48 × 925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.25x = 2,074,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,803.55/1,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.39

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