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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.63, 1,690.19 and 477.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.63, 1,690.19 and 477.37 is: 716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.63 : 1,690.19 = 477.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.63/1,690.19 = 477.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.63x = 1,690.19 × 477.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.63x = 806,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,846.00/1,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.16

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