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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,553.45 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,553.45 and 628.38 is: 867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,553.45 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,553.45 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,553.45 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 976,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,153.77/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.14

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