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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.96, 1,521.79 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.96, 1,521.79 and 626.64 is: 937.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.96 : 1,521.79 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.96/1,521.79 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.96x = 1,521.79 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.96x = 953,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,607.21/1,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.71

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