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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.11, 1,687.56 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.11, 1,687.56 and 508.29 is: 761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.11 : 1,687.56 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.11/1,687.56 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.11x = 1,687.56 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.11x = 857,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,769.87/1,126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.71

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