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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,553.78 and 647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,553.78 and 647.45 is: 893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,553.78 = 647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,553.78 = 647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,553.78 × 647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 1,005,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,994.86/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.49

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