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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.68, 1,688.73 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.68, 1,688.73 and 432.32 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.68 : 1,688.73 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.68/1,688.73 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.68x = 1,688.73 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.68x = 730,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,071.75/1,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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