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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.42, 1,687.98 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.42, 1,687.98 and 303.76 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.42 : 1,687.98 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.42/1,687.98 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.42x = 1,687.98 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.42x = 512,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,740.80/1,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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