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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.86, 1,688.86 and 476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.86, 1,688.86 and 476.38 is: 714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.86 : 1,688.86 = 476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.86/1,688.86 = 476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.86x = 1,688.86 × 476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.86x = 804,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,530.68/1,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.59

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