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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.81, 1,689.12 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.81, 1,689.12 and 693.27 is: 1,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.81 : 1,689.12 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.81/1,689.12 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.81x = 1,689.12 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.81x = 1,171,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,016.22/1,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.15

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