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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.06, 1,481.63 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.06, 1,481.63 and 626.00 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.06 : 1,481.63 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.06/1,481.63 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.06x = 1,481.63 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.06x = 927,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,489.84/1,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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