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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.07, 1,687.68 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.07, 1,687.68 and 303.28 is: 454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.07 : 1,687.68 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.07/1,687.68 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.07x = 1,687.68 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.07x = 511,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,835.37/1,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.94

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