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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.03, 1,587.08 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.03, 1,587.08 and 626.10 is: 864.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.03 : 1,587.08 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.03/1,587.08 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.03x = 1,587.08 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.03x = 993,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,662.88/1,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.03

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