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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,588.04 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,588.04 and 626.84 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,588.04 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,588.04 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,588.04 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 995,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,446.99/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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