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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.48, 1,687.85 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.48, 1,687.85 and 476.07 is: 713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.48 : 1,687.85 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.48/1,687.85 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.48x = 1,687.85 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.48x = 803,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,534.75/1,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.95

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