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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.43, 1,689.42 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.43, 1,689.42 and 423.50 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.43 : 1,689.42 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.43/1,689.42 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.43x = 1,689.42 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.43x = 715,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,469.37/1,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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