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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.43, 1,551.54 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.43, 1,551.54 and 627.08 is: 865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.43 : 1,551.54 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.43/1,551.54 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.43x = 1,551.54 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.43x = 972,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,931.95/1,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.27

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