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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.89, 1,588.23 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.89, 1,588.23 and 626.92 is: 865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.89 : 1,588.23 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.89/1,588.23 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.89x = 1,588.23 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.89x = 995,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,693.15/1,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.15

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