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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.07, 1,688.56 and 638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.07, 1,688.56 and 638.99 is: 958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.07 : 1,688.56 = 638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.07/1,688.56 = 638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.07x = 1,688.56 × 638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.07x = 1,078,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,972.95/1,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.18

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