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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.24, 2,033.14 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.24, 2,033.14 and 625.80 is: 937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.24 : 2,033.14 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.24/2,033.14 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.24x = 2,033.14 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.24x = 1,272,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,339.01/1,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.45

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