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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.05, 1,866.36 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.05, 1,866.36 and 626.90 is: 939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.05 : 1,866.36 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.05/1,866.36 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.05x = 1,866.36 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.05x = 1,170,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,021.08/1,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.74

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