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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,686.90 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,686.90 and 604.14 is: 905.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,686.90 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,686.90 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,686.90 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 1,019,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,119.71/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.53

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