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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.63, 1,689.95 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.63, 1,689.95 and 346.62 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.63 : 1,689.95 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.63/1,689.95 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.63x = 1,689.95 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.63x = 585,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,770.47/1,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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