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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.71, 1,718.82 and 626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.71, 1,718.82 and 626.93 is: 938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.71 : 1,718.82 = 626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.71/1,718.82 = 626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.71x = 1,718.82 × 626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.71x = 1,077,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,571.23/1,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.89

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