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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.63, 1,474.34 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.63, 1,474.34 and 626.23 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.63 : 1,474.34 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.63/1,474.34 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.63x = 1,474.34 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.63x = 923,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,274.65/1,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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