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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,689.30 and 1,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,689.30 and 1,005.44 is: 1,508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,689.30 = 1,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,689.30 = 1,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,689.30 × 1,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 1,698,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,481.35/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.80

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