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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.31, 2,241.92 and 961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.31, 2,241.92 and 961.70 is: 1,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.31 : 2,241.92 = 961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.31/2,241.92 = 961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.31x = 2,241.92 × 961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.31x = 2,156,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,038.45/1,625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.54

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