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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.54, 1,687.14 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.54, 1,687.14 and 394.56 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.54 : 1,687.14 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.54/1,687.14 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.54x = 1,687.14 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.54x = 665,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,677.96/1,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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