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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.57 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.57 and 626.15 is: 939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.39 : 1,551.57 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.39/1,551.57 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.39x = 1,551.57 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.39x = 971,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,507.80/1,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.21

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