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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,688.61 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,688.61 and 476.82 is: 714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,688.61 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,688.61 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,688.61 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 805,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,163.02/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.79

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