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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.70, 1,549.44 and 625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.70, 1,549.44 and 625.42 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.70 : 1,549.44 = 625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.70/1,549.44 = 625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.70x = 1,549.44 × 625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.70x = 969,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,050.76/1,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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