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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.50 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.50 and 303.34 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,687.50 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,687.50 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,687.50 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 511,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,886.25/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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