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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.16, 1,552.72 and 621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.16, 1,552.72 and 621.02 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.16 : 1,552.72 = 621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.16/1,552.72 = 621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.16x = 1,552.72 × 621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.16x = 964,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,269.85/1,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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