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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.68, 1,686.56 and 736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.68, 1,686.56 and 736.08 is: 1,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.68 : 1,686.56 = 736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.68/1,686.56 = 736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.68x = 1,686.56 × 736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.68x = 1,241,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,443.08/1,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.84

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