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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.60, 1,587.85 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.60, 1,587.85 and 626.63 is: 864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.60 : 1,587.85 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.60/1,587.85 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.60x = 1,587.85 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.60x = 994,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,994.45/1,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.76

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