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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.49, 1,688.59 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.49, 1,688.59 and 467.68 is: 701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.49 : 1,688.59 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.49/1,688.59 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.49x = 1,688.59 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.49x = 789,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,719.30/1,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.67

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