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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.10, 1,442.31 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.10, 1,442.31 and 625.52 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.10 : 1,442.31 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.10/1,442.31 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.10x = 1,442.31 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.10x = 902,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,193.75/1,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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