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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.44, 2,692.50 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.44, 2,692.50 and 625.14 is: 937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.44 : 2,692.50 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.44/2,692.50 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.44x = 2,692.50 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.44x = 1,683,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,189.45/1,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.48

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