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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.32, 1,587.48 and 626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.32, 1,587.48 and 626.37 is: 864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.32 : 1,587.48 = 626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.32/1,587.48 = 626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.32x = 1,587.48 × 626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.32x = 994,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,349.85/1,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.41

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