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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.74, 2,242.97 and 917.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.74, 2,242.97 and 917.50 is: 1,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.74 : 2,242.97 = 917.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.74/2,242.97 = 917.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.74x = 2,242.97 × 917.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.74x = 2,057,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,914.78/1,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.83

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