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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.26, 1,586.22 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.26, 1,586.22 and 626.12 is: 940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.26 : 1,586.22 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.26/1,586.22 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.26x = 1,586.22 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.26x = 993,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,164.07/1,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.26

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