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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.73, 2,243.37 and 962.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.73, 2,243.37 and 962.47 is: 1,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.73 : 2,243.37 = 962.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.73/2,243.37 = 962.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.73x = 2,243.37 × 962.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.73x = 2,159,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,165.11/1,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.12

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