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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.20, 1,687.72 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.20, 1,687.72 and 303.52 is: 455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.20 : 1,687.72 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.20/1,687.72 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.20x = 1,687.72 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.20x = 512,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,256.77/1,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.26

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