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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.36 and 394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.36 and 394.82 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,688.36 = 394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,688.36 = 394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,688.36 × 394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 666,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,587.88/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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