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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.12, 1,689.74 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.12, 1,689.74 and 632.22 is: 948.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.12 : 1,689.74 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.12/1,689.74 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.12x = 1,689.74 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.12x = 1,068,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,287.42/1,126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.64

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