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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.23, 1,550.04 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.23, 1,550.04 and 625.92 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.23 : 1,550.04 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.23/1,550.04 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.23x = 1,550.04 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.23x = 970,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,201.04/1,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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