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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.71 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.77, 1,597.71 and 626.64 is: 864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.77 : 1,597.71 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.77/1,597.71 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.77x = 1,597.71 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.77x = 1,001,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,190.99/1,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.76

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