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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.53, 2,245.79 and 1,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.53, 2,245.79 and 1,065.80 is: 1,472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.53 : 2,245.79 = 1,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.53/2,245.79 = 1,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.53x = 2,245.79 × 1,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.53x = 2,393,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,562.98/1,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.48

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