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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.61, 1,589.22 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.61, 1,589.22 and 627.63 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.61 : 1,589.22 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.61/1,589.22 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.61x = 1,589.22 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.61x = 997,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,442.15/1,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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