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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.50, 2,695.91 and 1,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.50, 2,695.91 and 1,125.50 is: 1,553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.50 : 2,695.91 = 1,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.50/2,695.91 = 1,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.50x = 2,695.91 × 1,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.50x = 3,034,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,246.71/1,953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.24

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