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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.62, 1,553.39 and 628.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.62, 1,553.39 and 628.25 is: 867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.62 : 1,553.39 = 628.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.62/1,553.39 = 628.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.62x = 1,553.39 × 628.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.62x = 975,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,906.36/1,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.00

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