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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.89, 1,475.08 and 626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.89, 1,475.08 and 626.68 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.89 : 1,475.08 = 626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.89/1,475.08 = 626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.89x = 1,475.08 × 626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.89x = 924,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,392.63/1,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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