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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.18, 1,551.41 and 626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.18, 1,551.41 and 626.81 is: 865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.18 : 1,551.41 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.18/1,551.41 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.18x = 1,551.41 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.18x = 972,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,428.41/1,124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.02

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