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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.64, 1,689.78 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.64, 1,689.78 and 433.63 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.64 : 1,689.78 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.64/1,689.78 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.64x = 1,689.78 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.64x = 732,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,728.68/1,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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