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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.99, 1,551.11 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.99, 1,551.11 and 626.63 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.99 : 1,551.11 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.99/1,551.11 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.99x = 1,551.11 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.99x = 971,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,961.17/1,123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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