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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.48 and 683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.58, 1,553.48 and 683.62 is: 943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.58 : 1,553.48 = 683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.58/1,553.48 = 683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.58x = 1,553.48 × 683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.58x = 1,061,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,990.00/1,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.50

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