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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.44, 1,561.74 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.44, 1,561.74 and 625.16 is: 937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.44 : 1,561.74 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.44/1,561.74 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.44x = 1,561.74 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.44x = 976,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,337.38/1,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.49

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