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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.31, 2,242.87 and 917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.31, 2,242.87 and 917.17 is: 1,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.31 : 2,242.87 = 917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.31/2,242.87 = 917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.31x = 2,242.87 × 917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.31x = 2,057,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,101.02/1,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.67

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