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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.23, 2,242.81 and 879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.23, 2,242.81 and 879.18 is: 1,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.23 : 2,242.81 = 879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.23/2,242.81 = 879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.23x = 2,242.81 × 879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.23x = 1,971,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,831.50/1,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.26

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