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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.56, 1,688.63 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.56, 1,688.63 and 605.34 is: 908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.56 : 1,688.63 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.56/1,688.63 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.56x = 1,688.63 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.56x = 1,022,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,192.26/1,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.16

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