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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.26, 1,472.85 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.26, 1,472.85 and 625.12 is: 862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.26 : 1,472.85 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.26/1,472.85 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.26x = 1,472.85 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.26x = 920,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,707.99/1,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.68

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