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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.12, 1,718.22 and 625.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.12, 1,718.22 and 625.10 is: 937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.12 : 1,718.22 = 625.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.12/1,718.22 = 625.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.12x = 1,718.22 × 625.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.12x = 1,074,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,059.32/1,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.94

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