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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.29, 1,553.38 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.29, 1,553.38 and 683.34 is: 943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.29 : 1,553.38 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.29/1,553.38 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.29x = 1,553.38 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.29x = 1,061,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,479.16/1,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.29

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