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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.34, 1,406.68 and 626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.34, 1,406.68 and 626.36 is: 864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.34 : 1,406.68 = 626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.34/1,406.68 = 626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.34x = 1,406.68 × 626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.34x = 881,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,088.08/1,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.37

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