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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.91, 1,685.35 and 918.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.91, 1,685.35 and 918.55 is: 1,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.91 : 1,685.35 = 918.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.91/1,685.35 = 918.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.91x = 1,685.35 × 918.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.91x = 1,548,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,078.24/1,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.96

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