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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,686.83 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,686.83 and 539.47 is: 808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,686.83 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,686.83 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,686.83 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 909,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,983.05/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.64

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