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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.26, 1,405.91 and 626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.26, 1,405.91 and 626.14 is: 863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.26 : 1,405.91 = 626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.26/1,405.91 = 626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.26x = 1,405.91 × 626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.26x = 880,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,296.49/1,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.66

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