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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.18, 1,588.66 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.18, 1,588.66 and 627.24 is: 865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.18 : 1,588.66 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.18/1,588.66 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.18x = 1,588.66 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.18x = 996,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,471.10/1,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.61

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