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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.08, 2,035.68 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.08, 2,035.68 and 626.56 is: 939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.08 : 2,035.68 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.08/2,035.68 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.08x = 2,035.68 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.08x = 1,275,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,475.66/1,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.18

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