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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.85, 2,243.76 and 1,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.85, 2,243.76 and 1,275.93 is: 1,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.85 : 2,243.76 = 1,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.85/2,243.76 = 1,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.85x = 2,243.76 × 1,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.85x = 2,862,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,880.70/1,625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.85

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