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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.99, 1,549.74 and 625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.99, 1,549.74 and 625.63 is: 863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.99 : 1,549.74 = 625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.99/1,549.74 = 625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.99x = 1,549.74 × 625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.99x = 969,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,563.84/1,122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.38

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