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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.60, 1,689.88 and 578.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.60, 1,689.88 and 578.46 is: 867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.60 : 1,689.88 = 578.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.60/1,689.88 = 578.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.60x = 1,689.88 × 578.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.60x = 977,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,527.98/1,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.68

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