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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.11, 1,687.68 and 605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.11, 1,687.68 and 605.54 is: 908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.11 : 1,687.68 = 605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.11/1,687.68 = 605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.11x = 1,687.68 × 605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.11x = 1,021,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,949.31/1,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.31

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