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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.46, 1,548.96 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.46, 1,548.96 and 625.06 is: 862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.46 : 1,548.96 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.46/1,548.96 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.46x = 1,548.96 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.46x = 968,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,192.94/1,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.56

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