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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.82, 1,687.94 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.82, 1,687.94 and 540.12 is: 809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.82 : 1,687.94 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.82/1,687.94 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.82x = 1,687.94 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.82x = 911,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,687.45/1,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.80

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