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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.14, 1,688.33 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.14, 1,688.33 and 508.80 is: 763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.14 : 1,688.33 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.14/1,688.33 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.14x = 1,688.33 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.14x = 859,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,017.55/1,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.48

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