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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.99, 2,241.93 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.99, 2,241.93 and 916.75 is: 1,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.99 : 2,241.93 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.99/2,241.93 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.99x = 2,241.93 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.99x = 2,055,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,277.80/1,624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.79

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