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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.48, 1,690.16 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.48, 1,690.16 and 477.32 is: 716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.48 : 1,690.16 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.48/1,690.16 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.48x = 1,690.16 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.48x = 806,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,747.17/1,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.17

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