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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.13, 1,549.85 and 625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.13, 1,549.85 and 625.76 is: 863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.13 : 1,549.85 = 625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.13/1,549.85 = 625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.13x = 1,549.85 × 625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.13x = 969,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,829.07/1,123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.50

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