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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.48, 1,688.63 and 692.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.48, 1,688.63 and 692.13 is: 1,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.48 : 1,688.63 = 692.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.48/1,688.63 = 692.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.48x = 1,688.63 × 692.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.48x = 1,168,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,748.02/1,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.44

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