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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.86, 1,549.53 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.86, 1,549.53 and 625.52 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.86 : 1,549.53 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.86/1,549.53 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.86x = 1,549.53 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.86x = 969,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,265.88/1,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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