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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.28, 1,554.34 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.28, 1,554.34 and 628.92 is: 867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.28 : 1,554.34 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.28/1,554.34 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.28x = 1,554.34 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.28x = 977,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,555.51/1,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.95

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