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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.74 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,687.74 and 394.64 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,687.74 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,687.74 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,687.74 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 666,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,049.71/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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