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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.26 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.26 and 345.48 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.64 : 1,688.26 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.64/1,688.26 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.64x = 1,688.26 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.64x = 583,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,260.06/1,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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