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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.10, 2,242.50 and 952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.10, 2,242.50 and 952.80 is: 1,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.10 : 2,242.50 = 952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.10/2,242.50 = 952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.10x = 2,242.50 × 952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.10x = 2,136,654
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,654/1,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.78

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