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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.28 and 475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.28 and 475.42 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,687.28 = 475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,687.28 = 475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,687.28 × 475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 802,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,166.66/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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