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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.31, 1,587.43 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.31, 1,587.43 and 626.34 is: 864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.31 : 1,587.43 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.31/1,587.43 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.31x = 1,587.43 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.31x = 994,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,277.64/1,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.35

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