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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.80, 1,441.58 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.80, 1,441.58 and 625.28 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.80 : 1,441.58 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.80/1,441.58 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.80x = 1,441.58 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.80x = 901,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,391.14/1,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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