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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.85, 1,552.32 and 627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.85, 1,552.32 and 627.51 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.85 : 1,552.32 = 627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.85/1,552.32 = 627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.85x = 1,552.32 × 627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.85x = 974,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,096.32/1,124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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