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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.13, 1,687.30 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.13, 1,687.30 and 394.56 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.13 : 1,687.30 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.13/1,687.30 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.13x = 1,687.30 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.13x = 665,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,741.09/1,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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