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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.40, 1,553.04 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.40, 1,553.04 and 628.04 is: 866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.40 : 1,553.04 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.40/1,553.04 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.40x = 1,553.04 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.40x = 975,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,371.24/1,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.69

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