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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.97, 1,443.15 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.97, 1,443.15 and 626.15 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.97 : 1,443.15 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.97/1,443.15 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.97x = 1,443.15 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.97x = 903,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,621.16/1,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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