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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.43, 1,688.61 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.43, 1,688.61 and 605.11 is: 907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.43 : 1,688.61 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.43/1,688.61 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.43x = 1,688.61 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.43x = 1,021,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,794.80/1,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.92

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