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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.64, 2,243.55 and 996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.64, 2,243.55 and 996.58 is: 1,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.64 : 2,243.55 = 996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.64/2,243.55 = 996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.64x = 2,243.55 × 996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.64x = 2,235,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,877.06/1,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.38

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