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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.94, 1,688.93 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.94, 1,688.93 and 476.20 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.94 : 1,688.93 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.94/1,688.93 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.94x = 1,688.93 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.94x = 804,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,266.09/1,125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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