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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.59, 1,506.23 and 625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.59, 1,506.23 and 625.75 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.59 : 1,506.23 = 625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.59/1,506.23 = 625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.59x = 1,506.23 × 625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.59x = 942,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,520.29/1,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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