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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.45, 1,688.49 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.45, 1,688.49 and 605.25 is: 908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.45 : 1,688.49 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.45/1,688.49 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.45x = 1,688.49 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.45x = 1,021,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,958.57/1,125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.04

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