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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.54, 1,687.77 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.54, 1,687.77 and 605.99 is: 907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.54 : 1,687.77 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.54/1,687.77 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.54x = 1,687.77 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.54x = 1,022,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,775.96/1,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.89

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