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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.10, 1,549.68 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.10, 1,549.68 and 625.73 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.10 : 1,549.68 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.10/1,549.68 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.10x = 1,549.68 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.10x = 969,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,676.98/1,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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