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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.54, 1,550.53 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.54, 1,550.53 and 626.30 is: 864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.54 : 1,550.53 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.54/1,550.53 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.54x = 1,550.53 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.54x = 971,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,096.94/1,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.32

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