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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,688.18 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,688.18 and 605.32 is: 907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,688.18 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,688.18 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,688.18 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 1,021,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,881.87/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.18

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