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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.50, 1,670.13 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.50, 1,670.13 and 626.88 is: 939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.50 : 1,670.13 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.50/1,670.13 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.50x = 1,670.13 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.50x = 1,046,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,971.09/1,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.41

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