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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.18, 2,242.55 and 962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.18, 2,242.55 and 962.06 is: 1,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.18 : 2,242.55 = 962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.18/2,242.55 = 962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.18x = 2,242.55 × 962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.18x = 2,157,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,458.85/1,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.52

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