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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.43, 1,525.86 and 625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.43, 1,525.86 and 625.29 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.43 : 1,525.86 = 625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.43/1,525.86 = 625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.43x = 1,525.86 × 625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.43x = 954,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,105.00/1,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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