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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.48, 1,548.90 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.48, 1,548.90 and 625.16 is: 862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.48 : 1,548.90 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.48/1,548.90 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.48x = 1,548.90 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.48x = 968,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,310.32/1,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.65

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