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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.90, 1,551.02 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.90, 1,551.02 and 626.56 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.90 : 1,551.02 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.90/1,551.02 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.90x = 1,551.02 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.90x = 971,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,800.08/1,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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