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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.85, 1,553.70 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.85, 1,553.70 and 628.51 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.85 : 1,553.70 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.85/1,553.70 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.85x = 1,553.70 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.85x = 976,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,515.99/1,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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