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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,552.79 and 627.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,552.79 and 627.85 is: 866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,552.79 = 627.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,552.79 = 627.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,552.79 × 627.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 974,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,922.71/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.42

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