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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.03, 1,687.35 and 508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.03, 1,687.35 and 508.59 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.03 : 1,687.35 = 508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.03/1,687.35 = 508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.03x = 1,687.35 × 508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.03x = 858,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,171.83/1,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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