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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,688.14 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,688.14 and 303.72 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,688.14 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,688.14 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,688.14 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 512,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,715.93/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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