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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.21, 1,687.82 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.21, 1,687.82 and 394.39 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.21 : 1,687.82 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.21/1,687.82 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.21x = 1,687.82 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.21x = 665,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,659.33/1,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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