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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.73, 1,688.05 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.73, 1,688.05 and 345.61 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.73 : 1,688.05 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.73/1,688.05 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.73x = 1,688.05 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.73x = 583,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,406.96/1,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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