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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.32, 1,587.47 and 626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.32, 1,587.47 and 626.39 is: 864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.32 : 1,587.47 = 626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.32/1,587.47 = 626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.32x = 1,587.47 × 626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.32x = 994,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,364.26/1,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.42

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