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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.27, 1,687.90 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.27, 1,687.90 and 395.05 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.27 : 1,687.90 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.27/1,687.90 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.27x = 1,687.90 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.27x = 666,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,802.92/1,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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