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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.23, 1,473.93 and 626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.23, 1,473.93 and 626.29 is: 864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.23 : 1,473.93 = 626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.23/1,473.93 = 626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.23x = 1,473.93 × 626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.23x = 923,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,103.93/1,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.14

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