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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.16, 1,474.08 and 626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.16, 1,474.08 and 626.38 is: 864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.16 : 1,474.08 = 626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.16/1,474.08 = 626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.16x = 1,474.08 × 626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.16x = 923,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,334.23/1,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.42

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