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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.93, 2,243.81 and 917.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.93, 2,243.81 and 917.91 is: 1,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.93 : 2,243.81 = 917.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.93/2,243.81 = 917.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.93x = 2,243.81 × 917.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.93x = 2,059,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,621.25/1,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.74

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