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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.54, 1,690.59 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.54, 1,690.59 and 687.24 is: 1,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.54 : 1,690.59 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.54/1,690.59 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.54x = 1,690.59 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.54x = 1,161,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,841.07/1,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.25

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