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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.28, 2,438.28 and 1,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.28, 2,438.28 and 1,264.56 is: 1,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.28 : 2,438.28 = 1,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.28/2,438.28 = 1,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.28x = 2,438.28 × 1,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.28x = 3,083,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,351.36/1,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.12

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