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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.84, 1,688.58 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.84, 1,688.58 and 432.18 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.84 : 1,688.58 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.84/1,688.58 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.84x = 1,688.58 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.84x = 729,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,770.50/1,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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