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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.09, 1,686.20 and 994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.09, 1,686.20 and 994.59 is: 1,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.09 : 1,686.20 = 994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.09/1,686.20 = 994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.09x = 1,686.20 × 994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.09x = 1,677,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,072.69/1,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.61

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