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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.65, 2,243.57 and 962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.65, 2,243.57 and 962.73 is: 1,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.65 : 2,243.57 = 962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.65/2,243.57 = 962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.65x = 2,243.57 × 962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.65x = 2,159,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,947.33/1,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.67

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