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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.60, 1,549.25 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.60, 1,549.25 and 625.23 is: 862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.60 : 1,549.25 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.60/1,549.25 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.60x = 1,549.25 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.60x = 968,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,637.58/1,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.85

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