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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.94, 1,549.62 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.94, 1,549.62 and 625.60 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.94 : 1,549.62 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.94/1,549.62 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.94x = 1,549.62 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.94x = 969,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,442.27/1,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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