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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.73, 2,244.51 and 1,251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.73, 2,244.51 and 1,251.99 is: 1,728.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.73 : 2,244.51 = 1,251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.73/2,244.51 = 1,251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.73x = 2,244.51 × 1,251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.73x = 2,810,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,104.07/1,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.52

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