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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123, 1,549.70 and 625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123, 1,549.70 and 625.63 is: 863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123 : 1,549.70 = 625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123/1,549.70 = 625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123x = 1,549.70 × 625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123x = 969,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,527.93/1,123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.34

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