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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.20, 2,240.36 and 1,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.20, 2,240.36 and 1,152.40 is: 1,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.20 : 2,240.36 = 1,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.20/2,240.36 = 1,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.20x = 2,240.36 × 1,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.20x = 2,581,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,790.86/1,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.60

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