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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.37, 1,688.24 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.37, 1,688.24 and 476.11 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.37 : 1,688.24 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.37/1,688.24 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.37x = 1,688.24 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.37x = 803,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,787.95/1,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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