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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.65, 1,474.45 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.65, 1,474.45 and 626.66 is: 864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.65 : 1,474.45 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.65/1,474.45 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.65x = 1,474.45 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.65x = 923,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,978.84/1,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.62

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