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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.64, 1,632.14 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.64, 1,632.14 and 626.32 is: 939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.64 : 1,632.14 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.64/1,632.14 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.64x = 1,632.14 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.64x = 1,022,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,238.79/1,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.87

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