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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.55 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.55 and 627.14 is: 865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,588.55 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,588.55 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,588.55 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 996,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,244.08/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.45

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