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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.71, 1,813.38 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.71, 1,813.38 and 625.37 is: 937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.71 : 1,813.38 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.71/1,813.38 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.71x = 1,813.38 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.71x = 1,134,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,031.18/1,209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.44

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