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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.59, 1,444.19 and 626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.59, 1,444.19 and 626.93 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.59 : 1,444.19 = 626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.59/1,444.19 = 626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.59x = 1,444.19 × 626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.59x = 905,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,408.86/1,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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