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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.60, 1,474.63 and 626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.60, 1,474.63 and 626.49 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.60 : 1,474.63 = 626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.60/1,474.63 = 626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.60x = 1,474.63 × 626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.60x = 923,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,840.95/1,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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