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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.50, 1,593.62 and 625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.50, 1,593.62 and 625.70 is: 935.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.50 : 1,593.62 = 625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.50/1,593.62 = 625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.50x = 1,593.62 × 625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.50x = 997,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,131.24/1,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.84

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