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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.50, 1,554.62 and 629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.50, 1,554.62 and 629.26 is: 868.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.50 : 1,554.62 = 629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.50/1,554.62 = 629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.50x = 1,554.62 × 629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.50x = 978,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,260.18/1,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.41

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