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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.31, 1,554.25 and 684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.31, 1,554.25 and 684.46 is: 944.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.31 : 1,554.25 = 684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.31/1,554.25 = 684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.31x = 1,554.25 × 684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.31x = 1,063,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,826.62/1,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.53

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