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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.40, 1,688.10 and 713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.40, 1,688.10 and 713.20 is: 1,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.40 : 1,688.10 = 713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.40/1,688.10 = 713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.40x = 1,688.10 × 713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.40x = 1,203,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,952.92/1,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.80

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