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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.72, 1,688.74 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.72, 1,688.74 and 355.96 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.72 : 1,688.74 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.72/1,688.74 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.72x = 1,688.74 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.72x = 601,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,123.89/1,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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