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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.41, 1,687.91 and 508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.41, 1,687.91 and 508.97 is: 763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.41 : 1,687.91 = 508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.41/1,687.91 = 508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.41x = 1,687.91 × 508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.41x = 859,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,088.39/1,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.36

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