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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.40, 1,443.95 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.40, 1,443.95 and 626.88 is: 865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.40 : 1,443.95 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.40/1,443.95 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.40x = 1,443.95 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.40x = 905,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,183.38/1,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.05

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