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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.22, 1,472.76 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.22, 1,472.76 and 625.23 is: 862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.22 : 1,472.76 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.22/1,472.76 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.22x = 1,472.76 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.22x = 920,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,813.73/1,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.82

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