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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.11, 1,571.88 and 625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.11, 1,571.88 and 625.69 is: 938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.11 : 1,571.88 = 625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.11/1,571.88 = 625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.11x = 1,571.88 × 625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.11x = 983,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,509.60/1,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.36

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