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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.39, 1,554.67 and 684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.39, 1,554.67 and 684.19 is: 944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.39 : 1,554.67 = 684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.39/1,554.67 = 684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.39x = 1,554.67 × 684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.39x = 1,063,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,689.67/1,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.34

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