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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.24, 1,688.91 and 467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.24, 1,688.91 and 467.67 is: 701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.24 : 1,688.91 = 467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.24/1,688.91 = 467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.24x = 1,688.91 × 467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.24x = 789,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,851.31/1,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.32

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