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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.12, 1,587.17 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.12, 1,587.17 and 626.15 is: 864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.12 : 1,587.17 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.12/1,587.17 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.12x = 1,587.17 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.12x = 993,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,806.50/1,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.09

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