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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.48, 1,687.11 and 509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.48, 1,687.11 and 509.34 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.48 : 1,687.11 = 509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.48/1,687.11 = 509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.48x = 1,687.11 × 509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.48x = 859,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,312.61/1,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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