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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.77, 1,553.51 and 628.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.77, 1,553.51 and 628.39 is: 867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.77 : 1,553.51 = 628.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.77/1,553.51 = 628.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.77x = 1,553.51 × 628.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.77x = 976,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,213.66/1,125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.16

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