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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.71, 1,689.27 and 548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.71, 1,689.27 and 548.27 is: 822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.71 : 1,689.27 = 548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.71/1,689.27 = 548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.71x = 1,689.27 × 548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.71x = 926,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,167.62/1,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.74

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