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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.68, 1,443 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.68, 1,443 and 626 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.68 : 1,443 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.68/1,443 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.68x = 1,443 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.68x = 903,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,318/1,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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