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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,554 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,554 and 628.68 is: 867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,554 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,554 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,554 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 976,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,968.72/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.63

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