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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.90, 1,552.36 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.90, 1,552.36 and 627.54 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.90 : 1,552.36 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.90/1,552.36 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.90x = 1,552.36 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.90x = 974,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,171.25/1,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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