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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.51, 2,242.61 and 1,066.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.51, 2,242.61 and 1,066.29 is: 1,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.51 : 2,242.61 = 1,066.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.51/2,242.61 = 1,066.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.51x = 2,242.61 × 1,066.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.51x = 2,391,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,267.29/1,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.09

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