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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.51, 1,473.85 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.51, 1,473.85 and 626.25 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.51 : 1,473.85 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.51/1,473.85 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.51x = 1,473.85 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.51x = 922,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,997.00/1,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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