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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.92, 1,550.83 and 626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.92, 1,550.83 and 626.55 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.92 : 1,550.83 = 626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.92/1,550.83 = 626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.92x = 1,550.83 × 626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.92x = 971,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,668.66/1,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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