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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.89, 1,554.56 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.89, 1,554.56 and 684.39 is: 944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.89 : 1,554.56 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.89/1,554.56 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.89x = 1,554.56 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.89x = 1,063,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,925.32/1,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.96

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