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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.34, 1,548.83 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.34, 1,548.83 and 625 is: 862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.34 : 1,548.83 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.34/1,548.83 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.34x = 1,548.83 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.34x = 968,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,015.63/1,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.50

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