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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.98, 1,549.41 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.98, 1,549.41 and 625.50 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.98 : 1,549.41 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.98/1,549.41 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.98x = 1,549.41 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.98x = 969,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,153.61/1,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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