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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.58, 1,550.43 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.58, 1,550.43 and 626.20 is: 864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.58 : 1,550.43 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.58/1,550.43 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.58x = 1,550.43 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.58x = 970,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,879.27/1,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.09

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