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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.80, 1,552.28 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.80, 1,552.28 and 627.48 is: 865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.80 : 1,552.28 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.80/1,552.28 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.80x = 1,552.28 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.80x = 974,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,024.65/1,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.95

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