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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.28, 1,688.20 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.28, 1,688.20 and 662.96 is: 994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.28 : 1,688.20 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.28/1,688.20 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.28x = 1,688.20 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.28x = 1,119,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,209.07/1,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.60

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