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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.51, 1,549.05 and 625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.51, 1,549.05 and 625.19 is: 862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.51 : 1,549.05 = 625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.51/1,549.05 = 625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.51x = 1,549.05 × 625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.51x = 968,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,442.82/1,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.75

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