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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.18, 1,474.28 and 626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.18, 1,474.28 and 626.05 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.18 : 1,474.28 = 626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.18/1,474.28 = 626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.18x = 1,474.28 × 626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.18x = 922,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,972.99/1,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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