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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.28, 1,554.25 and 628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.28, 1,554.25 and 628.94 is: 867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.28 : 1,554.25 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.28/1,554.25 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.28x = 1,554.25 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.28x = 977,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,530.00/1,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.93

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