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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.65, 1,553.43 and 628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.65, 1,553.43 and 628.28 is: 867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.65 : 1,553.43 = 628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.65/1,553.43 = 628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.65x = 1,553.43 × 628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.65x = 975,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,992.51/1,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.05

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