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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,687.31 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,687.31 and 539.92 is: 809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,687.31 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,687.31 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,687.31 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 911,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,012.42/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.27

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