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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.88, 2,242.44 and 1,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.88, 2,242.44 and 1,036.80 is: 1,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.88 : 2,242.44 = 1,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.88/2,242.44 = 1,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.88x = 2,242.44 × 1,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.88x = 2,324,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,961.79/1,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.97

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