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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.02, 2,034.33 and 626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.02, 2,034.33 and 626.59 is: 938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.02 : 2,034.33 = 626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.02/2,034.33 = 626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.02x = 2,034.33 × 626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.02x = 1,274,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,690.83/1,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.64

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