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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.22, 1,473.93 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.22, 1,473.93 and 626.02 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.22 : 1,473.93 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.22/1,473.93 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.22x = 1,473.93 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.22x = 922,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,709.66/1,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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