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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.74, 1,522.88 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.74, 1,522.88 and 625.20 is: 862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.74 : 1,522.88 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.74/1,522.88 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.74x = 1,522.88 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.74x = 952,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,104.58/1,103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.62

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