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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.41 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.41 and 683.10 is: 942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.27 : 1,552.41 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.27/1,552.41 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.27x = 1,552.41 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.27x = 1,060,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,451.27/1,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.40

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