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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.81, 1,553.67 and 628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.81, 1,553.67 and 628.44 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.81 : 1,553.67 = 628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.81/1,553.67 = 628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.81x = 1,553.67 × 628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.81x = 976,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,388.37/1,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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