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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.68, 1,596.68 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.68, 1,596.68 and 625.92 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.68 : 1,596.68 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.68/1,596.68 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.68x = 1,596.68 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.68x = 999,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,393.95/1,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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