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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.36, 1,406.16 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.36, 1,406.16 and 626.24 is: 863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.36 : 1,406.16 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.36/1,406.16 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.36x = 1,406.16 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.36x = 880,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,593.64/1,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.87

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