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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,553.78 and 683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,553.78 and 683.76 is: 943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,553.78 = 683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,553.78 = 683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,553.78 × 683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 1,062,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,412.61/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.51

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