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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.76, 1,690.10 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.76, 1,690.10 and 357.28 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.76 : 1,690.10 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.76/1,690.10 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.76x = 1,690.10 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.76x = 603,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,838.93/1,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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