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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.02, 2,435.41 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.02, 2,435.41 and 747.21 is: 1,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.02 : 2,435.41 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.02/2,435.41 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.02x = 2,435.41 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.02x = 1,819,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,762.71/1,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.84

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