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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.26, 1,686.96 and 1,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.26, 1,686.96 and 1,065.78 is: 1,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.26 : 1,686.96 = 1,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.26/1,686.96 = 1,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.26x = 1,686.96 × 1,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.26x = 1,797,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,928.23/1,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.37

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