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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.17, 1,552.72 and 627.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.17, 1,552.72 and 627.77 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.17 : 1,552.72 = 627.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.17/1,552.72 = 627.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.17x = 1,552.72 × 627.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.17x = 974,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,758.61/1,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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