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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.88, 2,109.30 and 626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.88, 2,109.30 and 626.42 is: 939.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.88 : 2,109.30 = 626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.88/2,109.30 = 626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.88x = 2,109.30 × 626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.88x = 1,321,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,312.98/1,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.85

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