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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,553.82 and 628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,553.82 and 628.58 is: 867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,553.82 = 628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,553.82 = 628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,553.82 × 628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 976,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,700.18/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.39

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