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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.95 and 628.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.95 and 628.00 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.27 : 1,552.95 = 628.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.27/1,552.95 = 628.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.27x = 1,552.95 × 628.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.27x = 975,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,255.69/1,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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