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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.63, 1,481.36 and 625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.63, 1,481.36 and 625.44 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.63 : 1,481.36 = 625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.63/1,481.36 = 625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.63x = 1,481.36 × 625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.63x = 926,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,498.67/1,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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