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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.30, 1,688.16 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.30, 1,688.16 and 394.92 is: 592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.30 : 1,688.16 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.30/1,688.16 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.30x = 1,688.16 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.30x = 666,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,688.15/1,125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.45

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