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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.40 and 627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.40 and 627.70 is: 866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.06 : 1,552.40 = 627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.06/1,552.40 = 627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.06x = 1,552.40 × 627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.06x = 974,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,441.48/1,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.12

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