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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.37, 2,243.21 and 926.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.37, 2,243.21 and 926.61 is: 1,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.37 : 2,243.21 = 926.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.37/2,243.21 = 926.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.37x = 2,243.21 × 926.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.37x = 2,078,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,576.19/1,625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.83

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