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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.14, 1,686.12 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.14, 1,686.12 and 663.02 is: 993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.14 : 1,686.12 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.14/1,686.12 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.14x = 1,686.12 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.14x = 1,117,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,931.28/1,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.59

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