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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.25 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.25 and 395.21 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,688.25 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,688.25 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,688.25 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 667,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,213.28/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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