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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.05, 1,552.60 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.05, 1,552.60 and 627.67 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.05 : 1,552.60 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.05/1,552.60 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.05x = 1,552.60 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.05x = 974,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,520.44/1,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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