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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473.98 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473.98 and 626.00 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.12 : 1,473.98 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.12/1,473.98 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.12x = 1,473.98 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.12x = 922,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,700.98/1,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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