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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.03, 1,554.42 and 625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.03, 1,554.42 and 625.45 is: 938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.03 : 1,554.42 = 625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.03/1,554.42 = 625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.03x = 1,554.42 × 625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.03x = 972,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,211.99/1,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.40

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