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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.93, 1,689.29 and 468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.93, 1,689.29 and 468.16 is: 702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.93 : 1,689.29 = 468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.93/1,689.29 = 468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.93x = 1,689.29 × 468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.93x = 790,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,857.78/1,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.40

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