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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.45, 1,796.52 and 1,125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.45, 1,796.52 and 1,125.49 is: 1,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.45 : 1,796.52 = 1,125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.45/1,796.52 = 1,125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.45x = 1,796.52 × 1,125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.45x = 2,021,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,965.29/1,300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.82

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