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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.10 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.10 and 475.96 is: 713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.64 : 1,688.10 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.64/1,688.10 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.64x = 1,688.10 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.64x = 803,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,468.08/1,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.79

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