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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.34, 1,688.69 and 713.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.34, 1,688.69 and 713.00 is: 1,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.34 : 1,688.69 = 713.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.34/1,688.69 = 713.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.34x = 1,688.69 × 713.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.34x = 1,204,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,027.53/1,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.93

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