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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.42, 1,553.20 and 628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.42, 1,553.20 and 628.23 is: 867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.42 : 1,553.20 = 628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.42/1,553.20 = 628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.42x = 1,553.20 × 628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.42x = 975,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,766.84/1,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.02

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