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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.84, 1,686.30 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.84, 1,686.30 and 547.50 is: 820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.84 : 1,686.30 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.84/1,686.30 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.84x = 1,686.30 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.84x = 923,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,249.25/1,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.05

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