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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.17, 2,437.72 and 1,040.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.17, 2,437.72 and 1,040.45 is: 1,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.17 : 2,437.72 = 1,040.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.17/2,437.72 = 1,040.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.17x = 2,437.72 × 1,040.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.17x = 2,536,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,327.62/1,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.65

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