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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.44, 1,668.42 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.44, 1,668.42 and 626.84 is: 938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.44 : 1,668.42 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.44/1,668.42 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.44x = 1,668.42 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.44x = 1,045,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,832.39/1,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.44

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