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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.67, 1,472.85 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.67, 1,472.85 and 625.50 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.67 : 1,472.85 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.67/1,472.85 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.67x = 1,472.85 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.67x = 921,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,267.68/1,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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