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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.73, 1,550.45 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.73, 1,550.45 and 626.25 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.73 : 1,550.45 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.73/1,550.45 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.73x = 1,550.45 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.73x = 970,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,966.18/1,123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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