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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.64, 1,553.70 and 712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.64, 1,553.70 and 712.36 is: 983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.64 : 1,553.70 = 712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.64/1,553.70 = 712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.64x = 1,553.70 × 712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.64x = 1,106,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,793.73/1,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.26

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