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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.08, 2,439.78 and 932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.08, 2,439.78 and 932.44 is: 1,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.08 : 2,439.78 = 932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.08/2,439.78 = 932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.08x = 2,439.78 × 932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.08x = 2,274,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,948.46/1,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.90

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