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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.08, 1,553.92 and 628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.08, 1,553.92 and 628.70 is: 867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.08 : 1,553.92 = 628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.08/1,553.92 = 628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.08x = 1,553.92 × 628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.08x = 976,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,949.50/1,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.57

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