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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.01, 1,553.77 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.01, 1,553.77 and 628.67 is: 867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.01 : 1,553.77 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.01/1,553.77 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.01x = 1,553.77 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.01x = 976,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,808.59/1,126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.50

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