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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.19, 1,688.08 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.19, 1,688.08 and 384.80 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.19 : 1,688.08 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.19/1,688.08 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.19x = 1,688.08 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.19x = 649,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,573.18/1,125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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