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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.40, 1,587.55 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.40, 1,587.55 and 626.43 is: 864.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.40 : 1,587.55 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.40/1,587.55 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.40x = 1,587.55 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.40x = 994,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,488.95/1,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.47

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