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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.81, 1,687.56 and 509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.81, 1,687.56 and 509.96 is: 764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.81 : 1,687.56 = 509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.81/1,687.56 = 509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.81x = 1,687.56 × 509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.81x = 860,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,588.10/1,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.42

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