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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.12 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.12 and 683.40 is: 942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.58 : 1,553.12 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.58/1,553.12 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.58x = 1,553.12 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.58x = 1,061,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,402.21/1,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.98

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