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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.70, 2,243.40 and 962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.70, 2,243.40 and 962.64 is: 1,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.70 : 2,243.40 = 962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.70/2,243.40 = 962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.70x = 2,243.40 × 962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.70x = 2,159,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,586.58/1,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.40

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