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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.02, 1,552.51 and 627.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.02, 1,552.51 and 627.65 is: 866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.02 : 1,552.51 = 627.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.02/1,552.51 = 627.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.02x = 1,552.51 × 627.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.02x = 974,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,432.90/1,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.15

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