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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,688.99 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,688.99 and 605.21 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,688.99 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,688.99 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,688.99 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 1,022,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,182.17/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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