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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.44, 1,550.28 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.44, 1,550.28 and 626.10 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.44 : 1,550.28 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.44/1,550.28 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.44x = 1,550.28 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.44x = 970,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,630.31/1,123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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