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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.81, 1,588.11 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.81, 1,588.11 and 626.84 is: 865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.81 : 1,588.11 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.81/1,588.11 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.81x = 1,588.11 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.81x = 995,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,486.54/1,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.03

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