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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.01, 1,688.97 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.01, 1,688.97 and 345.97 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.01 : 1,688.97 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.01/1,688.97 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.01x = 1,688.97 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.01x = 584,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,332.95/1,126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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