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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.41, 1,688.10 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.41, 1,688.10 and 303.76 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.41 : 1,688.10 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.41/1,688.10 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.41x = 1,688.10 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.41x = 512,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,782.24/1,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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