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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.52, 2,438.82 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.52, 2,438.82 and 804.12 is: 1,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.52 : 2,438.82 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.52/2,438.82 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.52x = 2,438.82 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.52x = 1,961,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,103.94/1,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.45

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