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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.77, 1,552.13 and 627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.77, 1,552.13 and 627.46 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.77 : 1,552.13 = 627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.77/1,552.13 = 627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.77x = 1,552.13 × 627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.77x = 973,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,892.47/1,124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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