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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.06, 1,686.85 and 686.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.06, 1,686.85 and 686.77 is: 1,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.06 : 1,686.85 = 686.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.06/1,686.85 = 686.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.06x = 1,686.85 × 686.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.06x = 1,158,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,472.04/1,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.79

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