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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.21, 1,687.80 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.21, 1,687.80 and 577.10 is: 865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.21 : 1,687.80 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.21/1,687.80 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.21x = 1,687.80 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.21x = 974,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,020.94/1,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.63

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