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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.29 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,549.29 and 625.35 is: 862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,549.29 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,549.29 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,549.29 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 968,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,848.50/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.95

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