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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.39, 1,553.94 and 684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.39, 1,553.94 and 684.26 is: 943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.39 : 1,553.94 = 684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.39/1,553.94 = 684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.39x = 1,553.94 × 684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.39x = 1,063,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,298.98/1,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.99

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