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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.10, 1,864.84 and 626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.10, 1,864.84 and 626.51 is: 939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.10 : 1,864.84 = 626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.10/1,864.84 = 626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.10x = 1,864.84 × 626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.10x = 1,168,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,334.18/1,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.10

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