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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.15, 1,687.85 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.15, 1,687.85 and 432.41 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.15 : 1,687.85 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.15/1,687.85 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.15x = 1,687.85 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.15x = 729,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,834.78/1,125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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