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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,688.40 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,688.40 and 476.22 is: 714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,688.40 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,688.40 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,688.40 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 804,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,049.85/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.63

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