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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.40, 1,559.94 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.40, 1,559.94 and 626.28 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.40 : 1,559.94 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.40/1,559.94 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.40x = 1,559.94 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.40x = 976,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,959.22/1,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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