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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.34, 1,687.02 and 605.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.34, 1,687.02 and 605.05 is: 907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.34 : 1,687.02 = 605.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.34/1,687.02 = 605.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.34x = 1,687.02 × 605.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.34x = 1,020,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,731.45/1,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.04

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