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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.53, 1,553.22 and 628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.53, 1,553.22 and 628.18 is: 866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.53 : 1,553.22 = 628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.53/1,553.22 = 628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.53x = 1,553.22 × 628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.53x = 975,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,701.74/1,125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.88

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