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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.85, 1,688.76 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.85, 1,688.76 and 304.20 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.85 : 1,688.76 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.85/1,688.76 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.85x = 1,688.76 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.85x = 513,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,720.79/1,125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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