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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.87, 1,474.94 and 626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.87, 1,474.94 and 626.69 is: 864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.87 : 1,474.94 = 626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.87/1,474.94 = 626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.87x = 1,474.94 × 626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.87x = 924,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,335.40/1,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.78

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