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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.14, 1,596.85 and 626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.14, 1,596.85 and 626.03 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.14 : 1,596.85 = 626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.14/1,596.85 = 626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.14x = 1,596.85 × 626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.14x = 999,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,668.80/1,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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