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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,686.12 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,686.12 and 716.04 is: 1,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,686.12 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,686.12 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,686.12 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 1,207,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,329.36/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.81

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