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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.37, 1,816.68 and 626.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.37, 1,816.68 and 626.19 is: 939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.37 : 1,816.68 = 626.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.37/1,816.68 = 626.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.37x = 1,816.68 × 626.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.37x = 1,137,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,586.85/1,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.09

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