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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.80, 1,553.74 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.80, 1,553.74 and 683.67 is: 943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.80 : 1,553.74 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.80/1,553.74 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.80x = 1,553.74 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.80x = 1,062,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,243.72/1,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.55

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