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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.42 and 475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.42 and 475.69 is: 713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,687.42 = 475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,687.42 = 475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,687.42 × 475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 802,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,688.82/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.48

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