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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.48, 1,551.48 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.48, 1,551.48 and 627 is: 865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.48 : 1,551.48 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.48/1,551.48 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.48x = 1,551.48 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.48x = 972,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,777.96/1,124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.10

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