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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.10, 1,552.62 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.10, 1,552.62 and 627.73 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.10 : 1,552.62 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.10/1,552.62 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.10x = 1,552.62 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.10x = 974,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,624.63/1,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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