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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.36, 1,688.92 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.36, 1,688.92 and 468.06 is: 701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.36 : 1,688.92 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.36/1,688.92 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.36x = 1,688.92 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.36x = 790,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,505.11/1,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.82

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