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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.13, 1,450.42 and 625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.13, 1,450.42 and 625.70 is: 863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.13 : 1,450.42 = 625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.13/1,450.42 = 625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.13x = 1,450.42 × 625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.13x = 907,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,529.86/1,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.38

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