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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.53 and 627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.53 and 627.70 is: 866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,552.53 = 627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,552.53 = 627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,552.53 × 627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 974,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,523.08/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.21

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