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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.24, 1,553.99 and 628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.24, 1,553.99 and 628.85 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.24 : 1,553.99 = 628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.24/1,553.99 = 628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.24x = 1,553.99 × 628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.24x = 977,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,223.47/1,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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