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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,685.48 and 1,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,685.48 and 1,027.65 is: 1,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,685.48 = 1,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,685.48 = 1,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,685.48 × 1,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 1,732,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,078.38/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.85

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