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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,688.98 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,688.98 and 433.02 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,688.98 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,688.98 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,688.98 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 731,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,362.12/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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