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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,685.64 and 951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,685.64 and 951.38 is: 1,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,685.64 = 951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,685.64 = 951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,685.64 × 951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 1,603,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,675.76/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.09

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