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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.60 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,688.60 and 577.76 is: 866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,688.60 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,688.60 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,688.60 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 975,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,605.54/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.87

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