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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.49, 1,688.32 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.49, 1,688.32 and 345.56 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.49 : 1,688.32 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.49/1,688.32 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.49x = 1,688.32 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.49x = 583,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,415.86/1,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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