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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,690.88 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,690.88 and 663.12 is: 996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,690.88 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,690.88 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,690.88 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 1,121,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,253.03/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.56

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