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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.20, 1,688.02 and 509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.20, 1,688.02 and 509.20 is: 763.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.20 : 1,688.02 = 509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.20/1,688.02 = 509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.20x = 1,688.02 × 509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.20x = 859,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,534.29/1,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.89

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