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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.34, 1,688.40 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.34, 1,688.40 and 540.66 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.34 : 1,688.40 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.34/1,688.40 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.34x = 1,688.40 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.34x = 912,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,850.34/1,126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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