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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.27, 1,687.14 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.27, 1,687.14 and 394.75 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.27 : 1,687.14 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.27/1,687.14 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.27x = 1,687.14 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.27x = 665,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,998.52/1,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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