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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,686.96 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,686.96 and 394.46 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,686.96 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,686.96 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,686.96 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 665,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,436.13/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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