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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.77, 1,688.70 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.77, 1,688.70 and 395.33 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.77 : 1,688.70 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.77/1,688.70 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.77x = 1,688.70 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.77x = 667,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,594.09/1,125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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