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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,686.94 and 714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,686.94 and 714.92 is: 1,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,686.94 = 714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,686.94 = 714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,686.94 × 714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 1,206,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,027.14/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.65

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