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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.54, 1,689.79 and 476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.54, 1,689.79 and 476.83 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.54 : 1,689.79 = 476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.54/1,689.79 = 476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.54x = 1,689.79 × 476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.54x = 805,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,742.57/1,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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