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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.11, 1,552.42 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.11, 1,552.42 and 682.76 is: 942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.11 : 1,552.42 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.11/1,552.42 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.11x = 1,552.42 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.11x = 1,059,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,931.17/1,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.07

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