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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.46, 1,548.98 and 625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.46, 1,548.98 and 625.14 is: 862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.46 : 1,548.98 = 625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.46/1,548.98 = 625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.46x = 1,548.98 × 625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.46x = 968,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,329.36/1,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.68

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