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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.36, 1,474.18 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.36, 1,474.18 and 626.08 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.36 : 1,474.18 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.36/1,474.18 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.36x = 1,474.18 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.36x = 922,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,954.61/1,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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