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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,552.82 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,552.82 and 682.83 is: 942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,552.82 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,552.82 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,552.82 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 1,060,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,308.67/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.31

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