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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.78, 2,440.29 and 895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.78, 2,440.29 and 895.70 is: 1,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.78 : 2,440.29 = 895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.78/2,440.29 = 895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.78x = 2,440.29 × 895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.78x = 2,185,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,755.55/1,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.44

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