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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.90, 1,688.04 and 759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.90, 1,688.04 and 759.78 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.90 : 1,688.04 = 759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.90/1,688.04 = 759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.90x = 1,688.04 × 759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.90x = 1,282,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,539.03/1,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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