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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.29, 1,687.97 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.29, 1,687.97 and 345.26 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.29 : 1,687.97 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.29/1,687.97 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.29x = 1,687.97 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.29x = 582,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,793.61/1,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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