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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.92, 1,441.95 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.92, 1,441.95 and 625.51 is: 863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.92 : 1,441.95 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.92/1,441.95 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.92x = 1,441.95 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.92x = 901,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,954.14/1,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.18

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