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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.12 and 626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.12 and 626.69 is: 864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.97 : 1,551.12 = 626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.97/1,551.12 = 626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.97x = 1,551.12 × 626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.97x = 972,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,072.92/1,123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.86

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