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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.36, 1,690.88 and 714.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.36, 1,690.88 and 714.69 is: 1,073.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.36 : 1,690.88 = 714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.36/1,690.88 = 714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.36x = 1,690.88 × 714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.36x = 1,208,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,455.03/1,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.84

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