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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.04, 1,688.65 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.04, 1,688.65 and 385.50 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.04 : 1,688.65 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.04/1,688.65 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.04x = 1,688.65 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.04x = 650,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,973.61/1,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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