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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.99, 1,552.50 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.99, 1,552.50 and 627.66 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.99 : 1,552.50 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.99/1,552.50 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.99x = 1,552.50 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.99x = 974,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,442.15/1,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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