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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.47, 1,688.28 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.47, 1,688.28 and 384.78 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.47 : 1,688.28 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.47/1,688.28 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.47x = 1,688.28 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.47x = 649,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,616.38/1,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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