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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.36, 1,688.90 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.36, 1,688.90 and 395.55 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.36 : 1,688.90 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.36/1,688.90 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.36x = 1,688.90 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.36x = 668,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,048.62/1,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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