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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.49, 1,687.60 and 467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.49, 1,687.60 and 467.18 is: 700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.49 : 1,687.60 = 467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.49/1,687.60 = 467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.49x = 1,687.60 × 467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.49x = 788,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,414.14/1,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.51

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