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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.42, 1,552.66 and 683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.42, 1,552.66 and 683.16 is: 942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.42 : 1,552.66 = 683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.42/1,552.66 = 683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.42x = 1,552.66 × 683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.42x = 1,060,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,715.21/1,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.51

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