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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.68, 1,549.22 and 625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.68, 1,549.22 and 625.30 is: 862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.68 : 1,549.22 = 625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.68/1,549.22 = 625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.68x = 1,549.22 × 625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.68x = 968,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,724.14/1,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.87

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