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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.14, 1,687.71 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.14, 1,687.71 and 394.93 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.14 : 1,687.71 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.14/1,687.71 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.14x = 1,687.71 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.14x = 666,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,523.09/1,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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