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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.13, 1,553.36 and 625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.13, 1,553.36 and 625.75 is: 937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.13 : 1,553.36 = 625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.13/1,553.36 = 625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.13x = 1,553.36 × 625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.13x = 972,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,015.02/1,037.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.22

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