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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.57, 1,550.55 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.57, 1,550.55 and 626.23 is: 864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.57 : 1,550.55 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.57/1,550.55 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.57x = 1,550.55 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.57x = 971,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,000.93/1,123.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.21

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