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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.95, 1,689.12 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.95, 1,689.12 and 395.42 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.95 : 1,689.12 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.95/1,689.12 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.95x = 1,689.12 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.95x = 667,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,903.38/1,125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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