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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,687.68 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,687.68 and 547.50 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,687.68 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,687.68 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,687.68 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 924,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,004.80/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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