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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.38, 1,553.78 and 683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.38, 1,553.78 and 683.53 is: 943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.38 : 1,553.78 = 683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.38/1,553.78 = 683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.38x = 1,553.78 × 683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.38x = 1,062,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,055.24/1,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.73

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