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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.88 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.88 and 395.36 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,688.88 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,688.88 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,688.88 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 667,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,715.60/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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