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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.62, 2,036.34 and 626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.62, 2,036.34 and 626.65 is: 939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.62 : 2,036.34 = 626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.62/2,036.34 = 626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.62x = 2,036.34 × 626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.62x = 1,276,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,072.46/1,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.24

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