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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.88, 1,687.67 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.88, 1,687.67 and 540.02 is: 809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.88 : 1,687.67 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.88/1,687.67 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.88x = 1,687.67 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.88x = 911,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,368.47/1,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.48

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