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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.85 and 626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.85 and 626.66 is: 864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.59 : 1,587.85 = 626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.59/1,587.85 = 626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.59x = 1,587.85 × 626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.59x = 995,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,042.05/1,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.81

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