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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.47, 1,687.12 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.47, 1,687.12 and 431.60 is: 646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.47 : 1,687.12 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.47/1,687.12 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.47x = 1,687.12 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.47x = 728,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,160.99/1,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.98

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