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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.66, 1,554.81 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.66, 1,554.81 and 684.28 is: 944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.66 : 1,554.81 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.66/1,554.81 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.66x = 1,554.81 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.66x = 1,063,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,925.39/1,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.32

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