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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.30, 2,035.92 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.30, 2,035.92 and 626.87 is: 940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.30 : 2,035.92 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.30/2,035.92 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.30x = 2,035.92 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.30x = 1,276,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,262.26/1,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.30

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