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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.04, 2,242.55 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.04, 2,242.55 and 952.71 is: 1,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.04 : 2,242.55 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.04/2,242.55 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.04x = 2,242.55 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.04x = 2,136,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,499.81/1,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.74

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