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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.65, 1,690.33 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.65, 1,690.33 and 579.23 is: 869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.65 : 1,690.33 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.65/1,690.33 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.65x = 1,690.33 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.65x = 979,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,089.85/1,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.03

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