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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.68, 1,687.96 and 605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.68, 1,687.96 and 605.56 is: 908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.68 : 1,687.96 = 605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.68/1,687.96 = 605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.68x = 1,687.96 × 605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.68x = 1,022,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,161.06/1,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.04

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