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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.13, 1,685.67 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.13, 1,685.67 and 474.70 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.13 : 1,685.67 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.13/1,685.67 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.13x = 1,685.67 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.13x = 800,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,187.55/1,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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