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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.76, 1,687.43 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.76, 1,687.43 and 577.19 is: 865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.76 : 1,687.43 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.76/1,687.43 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.76x = 1,687.43 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.76x = 973,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,967.72/1,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.16

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