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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.62, 2,110.56 and 626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.62, 2,110.56 and 626.74 is: 940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.62 : 2,110.56 = 626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.62/2,110.56 = 626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.62x = 2,110.56 × 626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.62x = 1,322,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,772.37/1,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.39

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