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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.30, 1,550.16 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.30, 1,550.16 and 625.94 is: 863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.30 : 1,550.16 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.30/1,550.16 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.30x = 1,550.16 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.30x = 970,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,299.40/1,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.79

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