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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.48, 1,690.13 and 693.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.48, 1,690.13 and 693.13 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.48 : 1,690.13 = 693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.48/1,690.13 = 693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.48x = 1,690.13 × 693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.48x = 1,171,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,479.81/1,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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