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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.44, 1,554.60 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.44, 1,554.60 and 625.68 is: 938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.44 : 1,554.60 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.44/1,554.60 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.44x = 1,554.60 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.44x = 972,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,682.13/1,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.48

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