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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.16, 1,687.74 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.16, 1,687.74 and 577.41 is: 866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.16 : 1,687.74 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.16/1,687.74 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.16x = 1,687.74 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.16x = 974,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,517.95/1,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.12

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