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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.52, 1,553.52 and 1,014.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.52, 1,553.52 and 1,014.79 is: 1,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.52 : 1,553.52 = 1,014.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.52/1,553.52 = 1,014.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.52x = 1,553.52 × 1,014.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.52x = 1,576,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,496.56/1,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.68

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