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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,685.04 and 576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,685.04 and 576.43 is: 863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,685.04 = 576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,685.04 = 576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,685.04 × 576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 971,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,307.61/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.05

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