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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.99, 1,588.36 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.99, 1,588.36 and 627.02 is: 865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.99 : 1,588.36 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.99/1,588.36 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.99x = 1,588.36 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.99x = 995,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,933.49/1,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.28

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