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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.17, 1,554.84 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.17, 1,554.84 and 626.70 is: 940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.17 : 1,554.84 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.17/1,554.84 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.17x = 1,554.84 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.17x = 974,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,418.23/1,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.40

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