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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.51, 1,675.25 and 683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.51, 1,675.25 and 683.75 is: 1,025.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.51 : 1,675.25 = 683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.51/1,675.25 = 683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.51x = 1,675.25 × 683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.51x = 1,145,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,448.77/1,117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.01

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