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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.04, 1,554.02 and 628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.04, 1,554.02 and 628.72 is: 867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.04 : 1,554.02 = 628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.04/1,554.02 = 628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.04x = 1,554.02 × 628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.04x = 977,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,043.45/1,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.68

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