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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.27, 1,587.36 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.27, 1,587.36 and 626.30 is: 864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.27 : 1,587.36 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.27/1,587.36 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.27x = 1,587.36 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.27x = 994,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,163.57/1,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.29

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