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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.35, 1,552.39 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.35, 1,552.39 and 683.18 is: 942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.35 : 1,552.39 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.35/1,552.39 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.35x = 1,552.39 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.35x = 1,060,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,561.80/1,125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.43

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