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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.57, 1,688.47 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.57, 1,688.47 and 303.85 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.57 : 1,688.47 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.57/1,688.47 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.57x = 1,688.47 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.57x = 513,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,041.61/1,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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