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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.46, 1,474.65 and 626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.46, 1,474.65 and 626.62 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.46 : 1,474.65 = 626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.46/1,474.65 = 626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.46x = 1,474.65 × 626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.46x = 924,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,045.18/1,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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