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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.73, 1,552.16 and 627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.73, 1,552.16 and 627.41 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.73 : 1,552.16 = 627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.73/1,552.16 = 627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.73x = 1,552.16 × 627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.73x = 973,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,846.15/1,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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