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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.58, 1,515.96 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.58, 1,515.96 and 625.22 is: 936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.58 : 1,515.96 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.58/1,515.96 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.58x = 1,515.96 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.58x = 947,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,808.51/1,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.03

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