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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.05, 1,551.22 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.05, 1,551.22 and 626.67 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.05 : 1,551.22 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.05/1,551.22 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.05x = 1,551.22 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.05x = 972,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,099.90/1,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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