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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,587.79 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,587.79 and 626.60 is: 864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,587.79 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,587.79 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,587.79 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 994,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,909.21/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.72

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