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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.84, 2,243.66 and 917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.84, 2,243.66 and 917.84 is: 1,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.84 : 2,243.66 = 917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.84/2,243.66 = 917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.84x = 2,243.66 × 917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.84x = 2,059,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,309.68/1,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.61

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