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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.24, 1,687.44 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.24, 1,687.44 and 394.68 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.24 : 1,687.44 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.24/1,687.44 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.24x = 1,687.44 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.24x = 665,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,998.82/1,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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