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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.02, 1,586.91 and 625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.02, 1,586.91 and 625.70 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.02 : 1,586.91 = 625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.02/1,586.91 = 625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.02x = 1,586.91 × 625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.02x = 992,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,929.59/1,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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