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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.97, 1,552.50 and 627.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.97, 1,552.50 and 627.69 is: 866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.97 : 1,552.50 = 627.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.97/1,552.50 = 627.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.97x = 1,552.50 × 627.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.97x = 974,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,488.73/1,124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.24

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