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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.35, 1,474.68 and 626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.35, 1,474.68 and 626.39 is: 864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.35 : 1,474.68 = 626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.35/1,474.68 = 626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.35x = 1,474.68 × 626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.35x = 923,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,724.81/1,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.63

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