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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.46, 2,241.92 and 1,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.46, 2,241.92 and 1,065.02 is: 1,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.46 : 2,241.92 = 1,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.46/2,241.92 = 1,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.46x = 2,241.92 × 1,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.46x = 2,387,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,689.64/1,625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.93

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