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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.28 and 628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.28 and 628.21 is: 866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.58 : 1,553.28 = 628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.58/1,553.28 = 628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.58x = 1,553.28 × 628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.58x = 975,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,786.03/1,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.92

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