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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.32, 1,472.89 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.32, 1,472.89 and 625.60 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.32 : 1,472.89 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.32/1,472.89 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.32x = 1,472.89 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.32x = 921,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,439.98/1,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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