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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.08, 2,241.54 and 1,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.08, 2,241.54 and 1,034.68 is: 1,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.08 : 2,241.54 = 1,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.08/2,241.54 = 1,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.08x = 2,241.54 × 1,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.08x = 2,319,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,276.61/1,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.18

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