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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.12, 1,505.96 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.12, 1,505.96 and 625.68 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.12 : 1,505.96 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.12/1,505.96 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.12x = 1,505.96 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.12x = 942,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,249.05/1,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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