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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.66, 1,549.18 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.66, 1,549.18 and 625.32 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.66 : 1,549.18 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.66/1,549.18 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.66x = 1,549.18 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.66x = 968,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,730.50/1,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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