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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,688.14 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,688.14 and 303.62 is: 455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,688.14 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,688.14 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,688.14 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 512,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,553.07/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.47

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