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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.77, 1,550.75 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.77, 1,550.75 and 626.46 is: 864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.77 : 1,550.75 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.77/1,550.75 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.77x = 1,550.75 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.77x = 971,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,482.85/1,123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.49

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