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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,552.91 and 628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,552.91 and 628.06 is: 866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,552.91 = 628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,552.91 = 628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,552.91 × 628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 975,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,320.65/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.62

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