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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.85, 1,549.35 and 625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.85, 1,549.35 and 625.48 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.85 : 1,549.35 = 625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.85/1,549.35 = 625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.85x = 1,549.35 × 625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.85x = 969,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,083.56/1,122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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