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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.71, 1,688.55 and 932.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.71, 1,688.55 and 932.93 is: 1,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.71 : 1,688.55 = 932.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.71/1,688.55 = 932.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.71x = 1,688.55 × 932.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.71x = 1,575,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,298.95/1,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.38

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