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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.88, 1,406.08 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.88, 1,406.08 and 626.12 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.88 : 1,406.08 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.88/1,406.08 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.88x = 1,406.08 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.88x = 880,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,374.81/1,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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