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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.47, 1,689.77 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.47, 1,689.77 and 357.03 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.47 : 1,689.77 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.47/1,689.77 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.47x = 1,689.77 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.47x = 603,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,296.80/1,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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