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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.43, 1,554.09 and 628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.43, 1,554.09 and 628.98 is: 867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.43 : 1,554.09 = 628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.43/1,554.09 = 628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.43x = 1,554.09 × 628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.43x = 977,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,491.53/1,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.78

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