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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.59, 1,689.13 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.59, 1,689.13 and 395.16 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.59 : 1,689.13 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.59/1,689.13 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.59x = 1,689.13 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.59x = 667,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,481.82/1,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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