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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.56, 1,688.48 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.56, 1,688.48 and 548 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.56 : 1,688.48 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.56/1,688.48 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.56x = 1,688.48 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.56x = 925,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,287.04/1,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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