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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,687.73 and 903.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,687.73 and 903.87 is: 1,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,687.73 = 903.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,687.73 = 903.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,687.73 × 903.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 1,525,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,484.00/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.61

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