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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.72, 2,095.08 and 626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.72, 2,095.08 and 626.68 is: 940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.72 : 2,095.08 = 626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.72/2,095.08 = 626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.72x = 2,095.08 × 626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.72x = 1,312,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,944.73/1,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.02

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