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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.65, 2,243.30 and 917.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.65, 2,243.30 and 917.45 is: 1,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.65 : 2,243.30 = 917.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.65/2,243.30 = 917.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.65x = 2,243.30 × 917.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.65x = 2,058,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,113.35/1,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.03

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