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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.38, 1,474.37 and 626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.38, 1,474.37 and 626.55 is: 864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.38 : 1,474.37 = 626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.38/1,474.37 = 626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.38x = 1,474.37 × 626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.38x = 923,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,768.09/1,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.64

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