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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.40, 1,686.70 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.40, 1,686.70 and 577.80 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.40 : 1,686.70 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.40/1,686.70 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.40x = 1,686.70 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.40x = 974,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,575.26/1,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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