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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.73, 2,442.60 and 1,040.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.73, 2,442.60 and 1,040.98 is: 1,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.73 : 2,442.60 = 1,040.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.73/2,442.60 = 1,040.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.73x = 2,442.60 × 1,040.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.73x = 2,542,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,692.54/1,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.04

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