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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,552.78 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,552.78 and 627.86 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,552.78 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,552.78 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,552.78 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 974,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,924.96/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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