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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.09, 1,685.97 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.09, 1,685.97 and 577.62 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.09 : 1,685.97 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.09/1,685.97 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.09x = 1,685.97 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.09x = 973,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,849.99/1,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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