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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.59, 2,243.70 and 996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.59, 2,243.70 and 996.55 is: 1,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.59 : 2,243.70 = 996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.59/2,243.70 = 996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.59x = 2,243.70 × 996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.59x = 2,235,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,948.02/1,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.47

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