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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.88 and 509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,688.88 and 509.47 is: 764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,688.88 = 509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,688.88 = 509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,688.88 × 509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 860,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,433.69/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.21

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