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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,553.19 and 628.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,553.19 and 628.23 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,553.19 = 628.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,553.19 = 628.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,553.19 × 628.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 975,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,760.55/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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