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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.83, 1,475.11 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.83, 1,475.11 and 626.72 is: 864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.83 : 1,475.11 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.83/1,475.11 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.83x = 1,475.11 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.83x = 924,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,483.06/1,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.95

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