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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,686.96 and 1,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,686.96 and 1,034.10 is: 1,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,686.96 = 1,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,686.96 = 1,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,686.96 × 1,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 1,744,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,485.34/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.34

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