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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.80, 1,687.08 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.80, 1,687.08 and 639 is: 957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.80 : 1,687.08 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.80/1,687.08 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.80x = 1,687.08 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.80x = 1,078,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,044.12/1,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.58

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