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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.62, 1,688.79 and 540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.62, 1,688.79 and 540.77 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.62 : 1,688.79 = 540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.62/1,688.79 = 540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.62x = 1,688.79 × 540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.62x = 913,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,238.52/1,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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