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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.00, 1,587.02 and 626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.00, 1,587.02 and 626.03 is: 863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.00 : 1,587.02 = 626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.00/1,587.02 = 626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.00x = 1,587.02 × 626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.00x = 993,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,518.78/1,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.93

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