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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.14, 1,686.78 and 431.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.14, 1,686.78 and 431.69 is: 647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.14 : 1,686.78 = 431.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.14/1,686.78 = 431.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.14x = 1,686.78 × 431.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.14x = 728,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,157.62/1,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.17

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