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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.75 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.64, 1,688.75 and 356.14 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.64 : 1,688.75 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.64/1,688.75 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.64x = 1,688.75 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.64x = 601,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,431.43/1,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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