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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.39, 1,551.58 and 626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.39, 1,551.58 and 626.99 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.39 : 1,551.58 = 626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.39/1,551.58 = 626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.39x = 1,551.58 × 626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.39x = 972,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,815.82/1,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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