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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.14, 1,472.64 and 625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.14, 1,472.64 and 625.27 is: 862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.14 : 1,472.64 = 625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.14/1,472.64 = 625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.14x = 1,472.64 × 625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.14x = 920,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,797.61/1,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.86

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