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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.18, 1,687.55 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.18, 1,687.55 and 303.35 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.18 : 1,687.55 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.18/1,687.55 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.18x = 1,687.55 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.18x = 511,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,908.34/1,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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