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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.47, 1,688.45 and 540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.47, 1,688.45 and 540.65 is: 810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.47 : 1,688.45 = 540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.47/1,688.45 = 540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.47x = 1,688.45 × 540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.47x = 912,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,849.35/1,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.36

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