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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.80, 1,549.26 and 625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.80, 1,549.26 and 625.39 is: 862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.80 : 1,549.26 = 625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.80/1,549.26 = 625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.80x = 1,549.26 × 625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.80x = 968,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,887.84/1,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.92

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