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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.47, 2,095.52 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.47, 2,095.52 and 626.97 is: 940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.47 : 2,095.52 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.47/2,095.52 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.47x = 2,095.52 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.47x = 1,313,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,828.17/1,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.82

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