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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.78, 1,550.56 and 675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.78, 1,550.56 and 675.45 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.78 : 1,550.56 = 675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.78/1,550.56 = 675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.78x = 1,550.56 × 675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.78x = 1,047,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,325.75/1,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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