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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.53, 1,688.76 and 577.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.53, 1,688.76 and 577.49 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.53 : 1,688.76 = 577.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.53/1,688.76 = 577.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.53x = 1,688.76 × 577.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.53x = 975,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,233.57/1,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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