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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.70, 1,552.10 and 627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.70, 1,552.10 and 627.38 is: 865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.70 : 1,552.10 = 627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.70/1,552.10 = 627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.70x = 1,552.10 × 627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.70x = 973,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,751.42/1,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.79

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