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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.28, 2,109.93 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.28, 2,109.93 and 626.85 is: 940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.28 : 2,109.93 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.28/2,109.93 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.28x = 2,109.93 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.28x = 1,322,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,609.62/1,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.50

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