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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.05, 1,687.67 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.05, 1,687.67 and 303.32 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.05 : 1,687.67 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.05/1,687.67 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.05x = 1,687.67 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.05x = 511,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,902.55/1,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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