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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.65, 1,549.23 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.65, 1,549.23 and 625.28 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.65 : 1,549.23 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.65/1,549.23 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.65x = 1,549.23 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.65x = 968,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,704.06/1,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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