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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.88, 1,688.81 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.88, 1,688.81 and 304.23 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.88 : 1,688.81 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.88/1,688.81 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.88x = 1,688.81 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.88x = 513,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,785.15/1,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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