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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,552.39 and 627.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,552.39 and 627.59 is: 866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,552.39 = 627.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,552.39 = 627.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,552.39 × 627.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 974,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,266.75/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.05

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