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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,688.94 and 942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,688.94 and 942.68 is: 1,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,688.94 = 942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,688.94 = 942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,688.94 × 942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 1,592,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,129.96/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.32

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