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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.17, 1,442.39 and 625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.17, 1,442.39 and 625.54 is: 863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.17 : 1,442.39 = 625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.17/1,442.39 = 625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.17x = 1,442.39 × 625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.17x = 902,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,268.68/1,045.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.28

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