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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125, 1,689.37 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125, 1,689.37 and 694.89 is: 1,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125 : 1,689.37 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125/1,689.37 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125x = 1,689.37 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125x = 1,173,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,924.58/1,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.49

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