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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.55, 1,928.47 and 626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.55, 1,928.47 and 626.96 is: 940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.55 : 1,928.47 = 626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.55/1,928.47 = 626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.55x = 1,928.47 × 626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.55x = 1,209,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,064.69/1,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.50

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