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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.93, 2,243.39 and 962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.93, 2,243.39 and 962.94 is: 1,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.93 : 2,243.39 = 962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.93/2,243.39 = 962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.93x = 2,243.39 × 962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.93x = 2,160,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,245.15/1,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.63

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