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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.82, 1,671.14 and 626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.82, 1,671.14 and 626.82 is: 939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.82 : 1,671.14 = 626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.82/1,671.14 = 626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.82x = 1,671.14 × 626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.82x = 1,047,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,503.97/1,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.62

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