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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.48, 2,035.10 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.48, 2,035.10 and 626.12 is: 938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.48 : 2,035.10 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.48/2,035.10 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.48x = 2,035.10 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.48x = 1,274,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,216.81/1,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.66

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