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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.08, 1,684.98 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.08, 1,684.98 and 575.88 is: 862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.08 : 1,684.98 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.08/1,684.98 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.08x = 1,684.98 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.08x = 970,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,346.28/1,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.47

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