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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.64, 2,243.46 and 1,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.64, 2,243.46 and 1,004.68 is: 1,386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.64 : 2,243.46 = 1,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.64/2,243.46 = 1,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.64x = 2,243.46 × 1,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.64x = 2,253,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,959.39/1,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.51

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