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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.59, 1,506.37 and 625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.59, 1,506.37 and 625.81 is: 863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.59 : 1,506.37 = 625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.59/1,506.37 = 625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.59x = 1,506.37 × 625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.59x = 942,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,705.96/1,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.61

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