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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.90, 1,549.55 and 625.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.90, 1,549.55 and 625.53 is: 863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.90 : 1,549.55 = 625.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.90/1,549.55 = 625.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.90x = 1,549.55 × 625.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.90x = 969,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,287.70/1,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.20

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