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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.40, 1,687.80 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.40, 1,687.80 and 394.48 is: 591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.40 : 1,687.80 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.40/1,687.80 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.40x = 1,687.80 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.40x = 665,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,803.34/1,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.61

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