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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.24, 1,689.39 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.24, 1,689.39 and 541.15 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.24 : 1,689.39 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.24/1,689.39 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.24x = 1,689.39 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.24x = 914,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,209.18/1,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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