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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,687.73 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,687.73 and 394.77 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,687.73 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,687.73 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,687.73 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 666,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,265.17/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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