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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,552.84 and 683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,552.84 and 683.46 is: 943.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,552.84 = 683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,552.84 = 683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,552.84 × 683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 1,061,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,302.32/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.02

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