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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.93, 1,688.87 and 509.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.93, 1,688.87 and 509.19 is: 763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.93 : 1,688.87 = 509.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.93/1,688.87 = 509.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.93x = 1,688.87 × 509.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.93x = 859,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,955.72/1,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.77

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