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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.30, 1,554.26 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.30, 1,554.26 and 628.92 is: 867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.30 : 1,554.26 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.30/1,554.26 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.30x = 1,554.26 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.30x = 977,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,505.20/1,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.89

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