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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.11, 1,689.17 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.11, 1,689.17 and 577.94 is: 866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.11 : 1,689.17 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.11/1,689.17 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.11x = 1,689.17 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.11x = 976,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,246.37/1,126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.92

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