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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.72, 2,434.10 and 844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.72, 2,434.10 and 844.07 is: 1,263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.72 : 2,434.10 = 844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.72/2,434.10 = 844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.72x = 2,434.10 × 844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.72x = 2,054,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,534.40/1,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.77

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