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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.17, 1,687.35 and 475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.17, 1,687.35 and 475.95 is: 713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.17 : 1,687.35 = 475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.17/1,687.35 = 475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.17x = 1,687.35 × 475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.17x = 803,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,094.23/1,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.75

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