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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.59, 2,241.78 and 1,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.59, 2,241.78 and 1,066.54 is: 1,470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.59 : 2,241.78 = 1,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.59/2,241.78 = 1,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.59x = 2,241.78 × 1,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.59x = 2,390,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,948.04/1,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.82

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