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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.97, 1,686.17 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.97, 1,686.17 and 663.86 is: 994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.97 : 1,686.17 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.97/1,686.17 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.97x = 1,686.17 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.97x = 1,119,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,386.69/1,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.16

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