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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.53, 1,553.28 and 628.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.53, 1,553.28 and 628.17 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.53 : 1,553.28 = 628.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.53/1,553.28 = 628.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.53x = 1,553.28 × 628.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.53x = 975,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,723.90/1,125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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