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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.09, 1,552.62 and 627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.09, 1,552.62 and 627.71 is: 866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.09 : 1,552.62 = 627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.09/1,552.62 = 627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.09x = 1,552.62 × 627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.09x = 974,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,595.10/1,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.24

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