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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.30, 1,442.54 and 625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.30, 1,442.54 and 625.90 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.30 : 1,442.54 = 625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.30/1,442.54 = 625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.30x = 1,442.54 × 625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.30x = 902,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,885.79/1,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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