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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.22, 1,685.82 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.22, 1,685.82 and 714.74 is: 1,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.22 : 1,685.82 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.22/1,685.82 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.22x = 1,685.82 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.22x = 1,204,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,914.56/1,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.88

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