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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.83, 1,553.63 and 621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.83, 1,553.63 and 621.69 is: 857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.83 : 1,553.63 = 621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.83/1,553.63 = 621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.83x = 1,553.63 × 621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.83x = 965,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,877.79/1,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.93

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