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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.63, 1,551.97 and 627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.63, 1,551.97 and 627.27 is: 865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.63 : 1,551.97 = 627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.63/1,551.97 = 627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.63x = 1,551.97 × 627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.63x = 973,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,493.33/1,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.61

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