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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.57, 1,587.81 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.57, 1,587.81 and 626.64 is: 864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.57 : 1,587.81 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.57/1,587.81 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.57x = 1,587.81 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.57x = 994,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,985.26/1,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.78

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