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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.91, 2,032.94 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.91, 2,032.94 and 625.08 is: 937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.91 : 2,032.94 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.91/2,032.94 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.91x = 2,032.94 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.91x = 1,270,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,759.32/1,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.20

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