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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.52, 1,550.26 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.52, 1,550.26 and 626.15 is: 863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.52 : 1,550.26 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.52/1,550.26 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.52x = 1,550.26 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.52x = 970,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,687.72/1,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.97

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