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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.01, 1,685.76 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.01, 1,685.76 and 577.72 is: 865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.01 : 1,685.76 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.01/1,685.76 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.01x = 1,685.76 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.01x = 973,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,897.27/1,125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.68

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