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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.80, 1,688.68 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.80, 1,688.68 and 395.20 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.80 : 1,688.68 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.80/1,688.68 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.80x = 1,688.68 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.80x = 667,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,366.34/1,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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