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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.43, 1,629.86 and 625.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.43, 1,629.86 and 625.53 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.43 : 1,629.86 = 625.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.43/1,629.86 = 625.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.43x = 1,629.86 × 625.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.43x = 1,019,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,523.20/1,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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