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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.47, 1,688.15 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.47, 1,688.15 and 432.47 is: 648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.47 : 1,688.15 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.47/1,688.15 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.47x = 1,688.15 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.47x = 730,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,074.23/1,125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.68

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