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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.08 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.08 and 432.48 is: 648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,688.08 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,688.08 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,688.08 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 730,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,060.84/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.69

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