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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,683.63 and 712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,683.63 and 712.38 is: 1,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,683.63 = 712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,683.63 = 712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,683.63 × 712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 1,199,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,384.34/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.01

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