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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.56, 2,243.96 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.56, 2,243.96 and 996.08 is: 1,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.56 : 2,243.96 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.56/2,243.96 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.56x = 2,243.96 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.56x = 2,235,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,163.68/1,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.01

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