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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.43, 1,553.87 and 625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.43, 1,553.87 and 625.47 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.43 : 1,553.87 = 625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.43/1,553.87 = 625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.43x = 1,553.87 × 625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.43x = 971,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,895.94/1,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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