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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.61, 1,686.88 and 735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.61, 1,686.88 and 735.64 is: 1,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.61 : 1,686.88 = 735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.61/1,686.88 = 735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.61x = 1,686.88 × 735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.61x = 1,240,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,933.71/1,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.48

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