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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.33, 1,688 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.33, 1,688 and 394.96 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.33 : 1,688 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.33/1,688 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.33x = 1,688 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.33x = 666,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,692.48/1,125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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