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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.40, 1,691.20 and 694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.40, 1,691.20 and 694.40 is: 1,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.40 : 1,691.20 = 694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.40/1,691.20 = 694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.40x = 1,691.20 × 694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.40x = 1,174,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,369.28/1,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.59

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