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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.06, 1,481.94 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.06, 1,481.94 and 625.95 is: 863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.06 : 1,481.94 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.06/1,481.94 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.06x = 1,481.94 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.06x = 927,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,620.34/1,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.66

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