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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.99, 1,688.97 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.99, 1,688.97 and 345.93 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.99 : 1,688.97 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.99/1,688.97 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.99x = 1,688.97 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.99x = 584,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,265.39/1,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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