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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.54, 2,094.81 and 626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.54, 2,094.81 and 626.50 is: 939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.54 : 2,094.81 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.54/2,094.81 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.54x = 2,094.81 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.54x = 1,312,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,398.47/1,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.75

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