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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.68, 1,506.24 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.68, 1,506.24 and 625.92 is: 863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.68 : 1,506.24 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.68/1,506.24 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.68x = 1,506.24 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.68x = 942,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,785.74/1,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.61

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