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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.77, 1,549.35 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.77, 1,549.35 and 625.37 is: 862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.77 : 1,549.35 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.77/1,549.35 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.77x = 1,549.35 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.77x = 968,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,917.01/1,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.97

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