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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.38, 1,688.81 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.38, 1,688.81 and 468.08 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.38 : 1,688.81 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.38/1,688.81 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.38x = 1,688.81 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.38x = 790,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,498.18/1,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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