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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.04, 1,687.68 and 639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.04, 1,687.68 and 639.50 is: 958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.04 : 1,687.68 = 639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.04/1,687.68 = 639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.04x = 1,687.68 × 639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.04x = 1,079,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,271.36/1,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.47

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