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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.32 and 683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.32 and 683.66 is: 943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.46 : 1,553.32 = 683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.46/1,553.32 = 683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.46x = 1,553.32 × 683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.46x = 1,061,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,942.75/1,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.56

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