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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.52, 1,688.31 and 395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.52, 1,688.31 and 395.17 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.52 : 1,688.31 = 395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.52/1,688.31 = 395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.52x = 1,688.31 × 395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.52x = 667,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,169.46/1,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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