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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.06, 1,551.72 and 948.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.06, 1,551.72 and 948.99 is: 1,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.06 : 1,551.72 = 948.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.06/1,551.72 = 948.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.06x = 1,551.72 × 948.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.06x = 1,472,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,566.76/1,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.88

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