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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.59, 1,688.87 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.59, 1,688.87 and 548.31 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.59 : 1,688.87 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.59/1,688.87 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.59x = 1,688.87 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.59x = 926,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,024.31/1,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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