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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.14, 1,688.43 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.14, 1,688.43 and 547.70 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.14 : 1,688.43 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.14/1,688.43 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.14x = 1,688.43 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.14x = 924,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,744.67/1,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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