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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.81, 1,687.68 and 606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.81, 1,687.68 and 606.09 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.81 : 1,687.68 = 606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.81/1,687.68 = 606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.81x = 1,687.68 × 606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.81x = 1,022,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,885.97/1,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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