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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.21, 1,554.10 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.21, 1,554.10 and 628.88 is: 867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.21 : 1,554.10 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.21/1,554.10 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.21x = 1,554.10 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.21x = 977,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,342.27/1,126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.82

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