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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.89, 1,550.60 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.89, 1,550.60 and 626.44 is: 864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.89 : 1,550.60 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.89/1,550.60 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.89x = 1,550.60 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.89x = 971,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,355.55/1,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.28

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