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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.62, 2,437.45 and 791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.62, 2,437.45 and 791.03 is: 1,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.62 : 2,437.45 = 791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.62/2,437.45 = 791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.62x = 2,437.45 × 791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.62x = 1,928,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,102.41/1,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.07

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