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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,587.44 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,587.44 and 626.34 is: 864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,587.44 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,587.44 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,587.44 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 994,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,277.17/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.36

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