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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.37, 1,688.51 and 577.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.37, 1,688.51 and 577.27 is: 866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.37 : 1,688.51 = 577.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.37/1,688.51 = 577.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.37x = 1,688.51 × 577.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.37x = 974,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,726.17/1,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.14

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