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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.30, 1,687.95 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.30, 1,687.95 and 549.30 is: 823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.30 : 1,687.95 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.30/1,687.95 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.30x = 1,687.95 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.30x = 927,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,190.94/1,125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.95

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