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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.80, 1,406.64 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.80, 1,406.64 and 626.32 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.80 : 1,406.64 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.80/1,406.64 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.80x = 1,406.64 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.80x = 881,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,006.76/1,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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