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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.23, 1,474.16 and 626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.23, 1,474.16 and 626.27 is: 864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.23 : 1,474.16 = 626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.23/1,474.16 = 626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.23x = 1,474.16 × 626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.23x = 923,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,222.18/1,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.25

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