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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.26, 1,552.68 and 683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.26, 1,552.68 and 683.08 is: 942.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.26 : 1,552.68 = 683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.26/1,552.68 = 683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.26x = 1,552.68 × 683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.26x = 1,060,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,604.65/1,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.54

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