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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,553.23 and 628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,553.23 and 628.18 is: 866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,553.23 = 628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,553.23 = 628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,553.23 × 628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 975,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,708.02/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.86

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