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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.52, 2,241.90 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.52, 2,241.90 and 925.76 is: 1,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.52 : 2,241.90 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.52/2,241.90 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.52x = 2,241.90 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.52x = 2,075,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,461.34/1,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.58

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