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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.89, 1,588.20 and 626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.89, 1,588.20 and 626.91 is: 865.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.89 : 1,588.20 = 626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.89/1,588.20 = 626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.89x = 1,588.20 × 626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.89x = 995,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,658.46/1,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.12

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