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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.74, 1,689.21 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.74, 1,689.21 and 541.44 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.74 : 1,689.21 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.74/1,689.21 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.74x = 1,689.21 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.74x = 914,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,605.86/1,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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