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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.36, 1,688.31 and 540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.36, 1,688.31 and 540.41 is: 810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.36 : 1,688.31 = 540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.36/1,688.31 = 540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.36x = 1,688.31 × 540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.36x = 912,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,371.17/1,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.74

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