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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.75, 1,687.33 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.75, 1,687.33 and 475.13 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.75 : 1,687.33 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.75/1,687.33 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.75x = 1,687.33 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.75x = 801,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,705.92/1,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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