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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.30, 1,472.73 and 625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.30, 1,472.73 and 625.34 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.30 : 1,472.73 = 625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.30/1,472.73 = 625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.30x = 1,472.73 × 625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.30x = 920,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,960.66/1,067.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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