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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.17 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.17 and 628.12 is: 866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.46 : 1,553.17 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.46/1,553.17 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.46x = 1,553.17 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.46x = 975,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,577.14/1,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.83

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