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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.76 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.76 and 476.56 is: 714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,688.76 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,688.76 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,688.76 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 804,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,795.47/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.79

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