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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.66, 1,549.22 and 625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.66, 1,549.22 and 625.34 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.66 : 1,549.22 = 625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.66/1,549.22 = 625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.66x = 1,549.22 × 625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.66x = 968,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,789.98/1,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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