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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.41, 1,548.97 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.41, 1,548.97 and 625.02 is: 862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.41 : 1,548.97 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.41/1,548.97 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.41x = 1,548.97 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.41x = 968,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,133.37/1,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.55

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