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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.60, 1,507.78 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.60, 1,507.78 and 626.85 is: 865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.60 : 1,507.78 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.60/1,507.78 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.60x = 1,507.78 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.60x = 945,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,151.89/1,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.05

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