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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.98, 1,587.01 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.98, 1,587.01 and 626.02 is: 863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.98 : 1,587.01 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.98/1,587.01 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.98x = 1,587.01 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.98x = 993,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,494.47/1,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.92

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