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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.84, 1,552.11 and 627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.84, 1,552.11 and 627.44 is: 865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.84 : 1,552.11 = 627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.84/1,552.11 = 627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.84x = 1,552.11 × 627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.84x = 973,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,848.14/1,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.77

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