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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.02, 1,689.26 and 432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.02, 1,689.26 and 432.73 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.02 : 1,689.26 = 432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.02/1,689.26 = 432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.02x = 1,689.26 × 432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.02x = 730,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,993.48/1,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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