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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.27, 1,550.11 and 625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.27, 1,550.11 and 625.88 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.27 : 1,550.11 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.27/1,550.11 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.27x = 1,550.11 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.27x = 970,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,179.37/1,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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