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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.05, 1,551.16 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.05, 1,551.16 and 626.66 is: 864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.05 : 1,551.16 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.05/1,551.16 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.05x = 1,551.16 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.05x = 972,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,049.93/1,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.77

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