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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.96, 1,718.76 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.96, 1,718.76 and 626.88 is: 939.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.96 : 1,718.76 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.96/1,718.76 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.96x = 1,718.76 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.96x = 1,077,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,456.27/1,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.40

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