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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.78, 1,688.88 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.78, 1,688.88 and 476.58 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.78 : 1,688.88 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.78/1,688.88 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.78x = 1,688.88 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.78x = 804,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,886.43/1,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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