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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.37, 1,550.16 and 626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.37, 1,550.16 and 626.03 is: 863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.37 : 1,550.16 = 626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.37/1,550.16 = 626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.37x = 1,550.16 × 626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.37x = 970,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,438.91/1,123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.87

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