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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.82, 1,441.81 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.82, 1,441.81 and 625.08 is: 862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.82 : 1,441.81 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.82/1,441.81 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.82x = 1,441.81 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.82x = 901,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,245.03/1,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.59

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