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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.70, 1,688.14 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.70, 1,688.14 and 432.01 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.70 : 1,688.14 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.70/1,688.14 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.70x = 1,688.14 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.70x = 729,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,291.26/1,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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