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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.81, 1,552.29 and 627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.81, 1,552.29 and 627.50 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.81 : 1,552.29 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.81/1,552.29 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.81x = 1,552.29 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.81x = 974,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,054.21/1,124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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