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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.30, 1,474.11 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.30, 1,474.11 and 626.34 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.30 : 1,474.11 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.30/1,474.11 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.30x = 1,474.11 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.30x = 923,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,294.06/1,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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