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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.51, 1,550.40 and 626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.51, 1,550.40 and 626.14 is: 864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.51 : 1,550.40 = 626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.51/1,550.40 = 626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.51x = 1,550.40 × 626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.51x = 970,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,767.46/1,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.05

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