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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.54, 1,688.73 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.54, 1,688.73 and 356.50 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.54 : 1,688.73 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.54/1,688.73 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.54x = 1,688.73 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.54x = 602,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,032.25/1,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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