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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.62, 1,689.87 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.62, 1,689.87 and 541.44 is: 812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.62 : 1,689.87 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.62/1,689.87 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.62x = 1,689.87 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.62x = 914,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,963.21/1,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.13

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