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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.63, 1,690.88 and 952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.63, 1,690.88 and 952.64 is: 1,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.63 : 1,690.88 = 952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.63/1,690.88 = 952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.63x = 1,690.88 × 952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.63x = 1,610,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,810.60/1,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.03

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