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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.62, 1,688.61 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.62, 1,688.61 and 476.36 is: 714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.62 : 1,688.61 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.62/1,688.61 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.62x = 1,688.61 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.62x = 804,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,386.26/1,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.62

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