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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.24, 1,551.47 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.24, 1,551.47 and 626.88 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.24 : 1,551.47 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.24/1,551.47 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.24x = 1,551.47 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.24x = 972,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,582.38/1,124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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