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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.13, 2,242.89 and 917.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.13, 2,242.89 and 917.11 is: 1,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.13 : 2,242.89 = 917.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.13/2,242.89 = 917.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.13x = 2,242.89 × 917.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.13x = 2,056,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,976.85/1,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.73

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