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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.82, 1,553.68 and 628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.82, 1,553.68 and 628.50 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.82 : 1,553.68 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.82/1,553.68 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.82x = 1,553.68 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.82x = 976,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,487.88/1,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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