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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.21, 1,549.87 and 625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.21, 1,549.87 and 625.81 is: 863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.21 : 1,549.87 = 625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.21/1,549.87 = 625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.21x = 1,549.87 × 625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.21x = 969,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,924.14/1,123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.53

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