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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.41, 1,689.66 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.41, 1,689.66 and 356.91 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.41 : 1,689.66 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.41/1,689.66 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.41x = 1,689.66 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.41x = 603,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,050.21/1,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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