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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.64, 1,690.02 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.64, 1,690.02 and 716.58 is: 1,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.64 : 1,690.02 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.64/1,690.02 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.64x = 1,690.02 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.64x = 1,211,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,034.53/1,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.91

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