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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.53, 2,553.80 and 1,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.53, 2,553.80 and 1,125.27 is: 1,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.53 : 2,553.80 = 1,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.53/2,553.80 = 1,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.53x = 2,553.80 × 1,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.53x = 2,873,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,708.90/1,702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.91

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