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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.80, 1,686.30 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.80, 1,686.30 and 693.80 is: 1,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.80 : 1,686.30 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.80/1,686.30 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.80x = 1,686.30 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.80x = 1,169,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,954.94/1,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.22

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