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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.28, 1,550.13 and 625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.28, 1,550.13 and 625.97 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.28 : 1,550.13 = 625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.28/1,550.13 = 625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.28x = 1,550.13 × 625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.28x = 970,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,324.00/1,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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