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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.88, 1,550.70 and 675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.88, 1,550.70 and 675.55 is: 932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.88 : 1,550.70 = 675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.88/1,550.70 = 675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.88x = 1,550.70 × 675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.88x = 1,047,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,571.51/1,123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.10

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