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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.67, 1,587.93 and 626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.67, 1,587.93 and 626.71 is: 864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.67 : 1,587.93 = 626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.67/1,587.93 = 626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.67x = 1,587.93 × 626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.67x = 995,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,171.61/1,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.86

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