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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.88, 1,550.99 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.88, 1,550.99 and 626.58 is: 864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.88 : 1,550.99 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.88/1,550.99 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.88x = 1,550.99 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.88x = 971,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,820.88/1,123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.71

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