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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.51, 1,691.63 and 931.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.51, 1,691.63 and 931.75 is: 1,400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.51 : 1,691.63 = 931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.51/1,691.63 = 931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.51x = 1,691.63 × 931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.51x = 1,576,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,176.25/1,125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.41

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