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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.65, 1,551.82 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.65, 1,551.82 and 627.28 is: 865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.65 : 1,551.82 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.65/1,551.82 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.65x = 1,551.82 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.65x = 973,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,425.65/1,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.54

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