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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.25, 1,685.56 and 995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.25, 1,685.56 and 995.59 is: 1,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.25 : 1,685.56 = 995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.25/1,685.56 = 995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.25x = 1,685.56 × 995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.25x = 1,678,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,126.87/1,125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.33

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