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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.39, 1,687.97 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.39, 1,687.97 and 303.63 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.39 : 1,687.97 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.39/1,687.97 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.39x = 1,687.97 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.39x = 512,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,518.33/1,125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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