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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.91, 1,553.75 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.91, 1,553.75 and 628.65 is: 867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.91 : 1,553.75 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.91/1,553.75 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.91x = 1,553.75 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.91x = 976,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,764.94/1,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.53

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