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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.63, 1,688.19 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.63, 1,688.19 and 303.98 is: 455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.63 : 1,688.19 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.63/1,688.19 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.63x = 1,688.19 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.63x = 513,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,166.42/1,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.89

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