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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.76, 1,687.26 and 509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.76, 1,687.26 and 509.30 is: 763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.76 : 1,687.26 = 509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.76/1,687.26 = 509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.76x = 1,687.26 × 509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.76x = 859,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,321.52/1,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.33

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