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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.10, 2,242.62 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.10, 2,242.62 and 926.46 is: 1,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.10 : 2,242.62 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.10/2,242.62 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.10x = 2,242.62 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.10x = 2,077,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,697.73/1,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.50

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