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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,125.54 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,125.54 and 685.44 is: 1,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,125.54 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,125.54 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,125.54 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 771,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,490.14/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.90

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