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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.96, 1,689.78 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.96, 1,689.78 and 663.48 is: 995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.96 : 1,689.78 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.96/1,689.78 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.96x = 1,689.78 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.96x = 1,121,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,135.23/1,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.71

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