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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.76, 2,243.46 and 962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.76, 2,243.46 and 962.67 is: 1,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.76 : 2,243.46 = 962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.76/2,243.46 = 962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.76x = 2,243.46 × 962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.76x = 2,159,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,711.64/1,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.43

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