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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.54, 2,243.13 and 917.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.54, 2,243.13 and 917.49 is: 1,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.54 : 2,243.13 = 917.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.54/2,243.13 = 917.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.54x = 2,243.13 × 917.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.54x = 2,058,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,049.34/1,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.08

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