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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.83, 1,914.61 and 626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.83, 1,914.61 and 626.21 is: 939.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.83 : 1,914.61 = 626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.83/1,914.61 = 626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.83x = 1,914.61 × 626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.83x = 1,198,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,938.36/1,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.74

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