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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.85, 1,688.21 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.85, 1,688.21 and 345.66 is: 518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.85 : 1,688.21 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.85/1,688.21 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.85x = 1,688.21 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.85x = 583,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,547.53/1,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.32

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