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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.76, 2,788.44 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.76, 2,788.44 and 626.28 is: 939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.76 : 2,788.44 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.76/2,788.44 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.76x = 2,788.44 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.76x = 1,746,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,344.20/1,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.52

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