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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.71, 1,549.37 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.71, 1,549.37 and 625.37 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.71 : 1,549.37 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.71/1,549.37 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.71x = 1,549.37 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.71x = 968,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,918.64/1,122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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