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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.24, 1,554.19 and 628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.24, 1,554.19 and 628.90 is: 867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.24 : 1,554.19 = 628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.24/1,554.19 = 628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.24x = 1,554.19 × 628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.24x = 977,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,424.63/1,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.87

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