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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,587.03 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,587.03 and 626.04 is: 863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,587.03 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,587.03 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,587.03 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 993,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,544.26/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.94

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