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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.62, 1,554 and 753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.62, 1,554 and 753.83 is: 1,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.62 : 1,554 = 753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.62/1,554 = 753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.62x = 1,554 × 753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.62x = 1,171,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,451.82/1,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.72

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