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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.78, 2,438.63 and 845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.78, 2,438.63 and 845.52 is: 1,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.78 : 2,438.63 = 845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.78/2,438.63 = 845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.78x = 2,438.63 × 845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.78x = 2,061,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,906.21/1,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.26

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