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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.37, 1,690.38 and 541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.37, 1,690.38 and 541.70 is: 812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.37 : 1,690.38 = 541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.37/1,690.38 = 541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.37x = 1,690.38 × 541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.37x = 915,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,683.07/1,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.95

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