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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,686.72 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,686.72 and 576.64 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,686.72 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,686.72 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,686.72 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 972,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,630.22/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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