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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.38, 1,688.62 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.38, 1,688.62 and 467.76 is: 701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.38 : 1,688.62 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.38/1,688.62 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.38x = 1,688.62 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.38x = 789,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,866.55/1,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.87

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