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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123, 1,549.68 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123, 1,549.68 and 625.60 is: 863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123 : 1,549.68 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123/1,549.68 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123x = 1,549.68 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123x = 969,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,479.81/1,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.29

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