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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.22, 2,240.62 and 1,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.22, 2,240.62 and 1,064.72 is: 1,467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.22 : 2,240.62 = 1,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.22/2,240.62 = 1,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.22x = 2,240.62 × 1,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.22x = 2,385,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,632.93/1,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.88

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