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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.75, 1,550.80 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.75, 1,550.80 and 626.44 is: 864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.75 : 1,550.80 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.75/1,550.80 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.75x = 1,550.80 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.75x = 971,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,480.06/1,123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.50

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