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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.07 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.97, 1,551.07 and 626.60 is: 864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.97 : 1,551.07 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.97/1,551.07 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.97x = 1,551.07 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.97x = 971,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,899.86/1,123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.70

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