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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.56, 1,551.80 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.56, 1,551.80 and 627.16 is: 865.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.56 : 1,551.80 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.56/1,551.80 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.56x = 1,551.80 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.56x = 973,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,226.89/1,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.43

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