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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.67, 1,688.19 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.67, 1,688.19 and 431.86 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.67 : 1,688.19 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.67/1,688.19 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.67x = 1,688.19 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.67x = 729,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,061.73/1,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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