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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.16, 1,588.64 and 627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.16, 1,588.64 and 627.22 is: 865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.16 : 1,588.64 = 627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.16/1,588.64 = 627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.16x = 1,588.64 × 627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.16x = 996,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,425.63/1,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.59

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