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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.03, 1,688.13 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.03, 1,688.13 and 851.04 is: 1,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.03 : 1,688.13 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.03/1,688.13 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.03x = 1,688.13 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.03x = 1,436,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,666.16/1,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.00

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