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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.79, 2,242.58 and 1,066.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.79, 2,242.58 and 1,066.29 is: 1,470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.79 : 2,242.58 = 1,066.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.79/2,242.58 = 1,066.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.79x = 2,242.58 × 1,066.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.79x = 2,391,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,235.30/1,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.81

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