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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.08, 1,687.82 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.08, 1,687.82 and 509.07 is: 763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.08 : 1,687.82 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.08/1,687.82 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.08x = 1,687.82 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.08x = 859,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,218.53/1,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.70

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