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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.02, 1,687.62 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.02, 1,687.62 and 303.33 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.02 : 1,687.62 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.02/1,687.62 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.02x = 1,687.62 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.02x = 511,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,912.10/1,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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