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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.38, 1,548.88 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.38, 1,548.88 and 625.04 is: 862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.38 : 1,548.88 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.38/1,548.88 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.38x = 1,548.88 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.38x = 968,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,111.96/1,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.55

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