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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.32, 2,242.98 and 926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.32, 2,242.98 and 926.68 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.32 : 2,242.98 = 926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.32/2,242.98 = 926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.32x = 2,242.98 × 926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.32x = 2,078,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,524.71/1,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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