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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.03, 1,552.44 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.03, 1,552.44 and 627.62 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.03 : 1,552.44 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.03/1,552.44 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.03x = 1,552.44 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.03x = 974,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,342.39/1,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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