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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.07, 1,686.22 and 691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.07, 1,686.22 and 691.91 is: 1,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.07 : 1,686.22 = 691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.07/1,686.22 = 691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.07x = 1,686.22 × 691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.07x = 1,166,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,712.48/1,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.09

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