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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.58, 1,719.93 and 626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.58, 1,719.93 and 626.50 is: 938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.58 : 1,719.93 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.58/1,719.93 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.58x = 1,719.93 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.58x = 1,077,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,531.85/1,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.96

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